I was searching EC miles redemption from YYZ to GLA earlier today in CW.
A dummy booking showed total taxes/and surcharges at 562.00 CAD approx.
Tonight same dummy booking showed total surcharges at 757.00 CAD!!!!
I think what may have happened is they are now tonight charging the ex-UK taxes/charges in CAD rather than GBP. Earlier they the ex-UK taxes/surcharges were priced in GBP, which right now has a very favorable exchange rate.
Is this possible? Fair? Any recourse?
I mean seriously - 432.00CAD for fuel surcharge!!!
This recent increase/chaneg adds almost 600.00 for a family of 3. Brutal. After the recent LHR snow debacle, who the freak would voluntarily fly through LHR .
Charges applied to your flight
There are certain taxes, fees and charges that are applied to your booking by British Airways, airport operators, governments or other authorities. Here you will find a full breakdown and explanation of the taxes, fees and surcharges applied to your booking.
Government, authority and airport charges Per adult
Air Travellers Security Charge - Canada
CAD
25.91
Airport Improvement Fee - Canada
CAD
25.00
Air Passenger Duty - United Kingdom
CAD
185.46
Passenger Service Charge - United Kingdom
CAD
73.44
Total government, authority and airport charges*
CAD
309.81
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Government, authority and airport charges
Flight taxes, fees and charges
These are included in the price of your ticket and are levied by airport operators, governments, or other authorities, excepting US originating flights where government, authority and airport taxes and fees are stated separately.
Some airports may levy local taxes, fees or charges against passengers upon arrival or departure. These are not included in the price of your ticket and should be paid locally.
British Airways fees and surcharges Per adult
Fuel Surcharge**
CAD
432.00
Insurance and Security Surcharge**
CAD
16.00
Total British Airways fees and surcharges
CAD
448.00
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Insurance and security surcharges
British Airways applies a passenger surcharge on all flights to cover insurance and security. This surcharge applies to all passengers including children and infants on both international and domestic flights.
Fuel surcharges
British Airways applies a fuel surcharge on all flights to reflect the fluctuating price of worldwide oil.
The surcharge is based on flight duration and applies to all passengers, including children and infants travelling on British Airways operated international and domestic services.
Total taxes, fees and surcharges per person
CAD
757.81