VA Scraps Surcharges
Jan 21, 2015, 7:20 pm
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VA Scraps Surcharges
From http://www.smh.com.au/business/virgi...22-12vjge.html
Originally Posted by smh
Virgin Australia will remove fuel surcharges on flights to the US and reduce fares on the trans-Pacific route by up to $50, in a move that will put pressure on rivals Qantas and Emirates to slash their own fuel fees.
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"This is great news for travellers because it means Virgin Australia ... has now eliminated fuel surcharges and returned to the traditional system of including all operating costs in the base fare"
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"This is great news for travellers because it means Virgin Australia ... has now eliminated fuel surcharges and returned to the traditional system of including all operating costs in the base fare"
Jan 22, 2015, 4:47 pm
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From an article today about this move, an interest comment which says a bit about QF's rationale for fuel surcharges:
"Qantas allows travel agents to charge commissions on the base price of a ticket but not the fuel surcharge component. And it was only in late 2013 that it allowed passengers to pay for the surcharge using frequent-flyer points."
http://www.smh.com.au/business/virgi...#ixzz3Pb5818Qd
"Qantas allows travel agents to charge commissions on the base price of a ticket but not the fuel surcharge component. And it was only in late 2013 that it allowed passengers to pay for the surcharge using frequent-flyer points."
http://www.smh.com.au/business/virgi...#ixzz3Pb5818Qd
Jan 22, 2015, 7:15 pm
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Good point, found this article - http://www.smartcompany.com.au/legal...missions.html#
Maybe Fairfax journalism standards are falling to News Corp levels?
Maybe Fairfax journalism standards are falling to News Corp levels?