Originally Posted by
Eastbay1K
What about when it is conveniently wrapped up in your ticket price v. a separately paid item? No one gets upset with Argentina departure fees anymore even though they about doubled when they became part of the ticket price. And this is paid on every departure (although it doesn't discriminate re: national origin).
Can only speak for myself, but if overall ticket price goes up $300 versus a $300 fee being added... same thing. When I plan "fun" trips, it is the total cost of the trip that matters.
Just wondering: people might not get upset about Argentina departure fees anymore, but perhaps some people decide not to go to Argentina because the tickets now cost too much.