Originally Posted by
beaubo
I was psyched about taking advantage of the 50% BA award sale.
Then, I started getting tax quotes of between $700-$900 for flying in Business Class and it deflated my enthusiasm
I guess the surcharges for premium cabin travel via LHR is part of the culprit. But still.....sheeeesh!
To this outrage we will soon be able to add the doubling of the UK air passenger duty, a per-passenger "carbon tax" that actually goes to general government revenue. It will soon cost around $260 in phony carbon tax alone to leave the UK in business or first class on a long flight, according to an announcement from the UK Government yesterday. Airline trade groups plan to sue.