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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 4:09 pm
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Originally Posted by hfly
the OP has never been hit for $500 in taxes and fees on a ticket that otherwise would cost him $400.
Are you implying that an award ticket would actually cost you more than paying for the same ticket with cash? If you are flying BA, for example, you will pay the same taxes and fees whether you get the flight on miles or for cash. There are no savings when you pay cash for the ticket.
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