Originally Posted by
Davidwnc
Certain restaurants in Europe that say in their menus that they are going to add a XX% service charge – just out of curiosity, do these confuse you as well, or are you able to cope and understand what is happening?
This is an example of importing the culture of pretending that the marked price does not include service. It is wrong. Transparency of pricing matters - the marked price should be inclusive of taxes, service, fees and everything else. Otherwise, it is IMO deception. I'm pleased the UK has barred airlines from advertising fares that are less than the true cost.