Originally Posted by
jcamp028
Just saw an ad for AC YOW-LHR or CDG all spring, $199 each way. Priced it out for two people. $1000 in taxes and surcharges alone... I realize that $1754 a/i for 2 people to go to paris from ottawa is a pretty decent deal. But in my opinion, AC advertising fare sales really doesn't mean much anymore. They can offer flights for $0 and they will still cost a fortune. The fuel surcharge is like highway robbery.
The fuel surcharge is an excellent tool.
They can put up adds for $199 each way and it looks absolutely awesome!
99% of the people out there do not know what a fuel surcharge is, and assume its a TAX, and thus unavoidable. Most people dont know that the fuel surcharge goes straight into AC's pocket.
Joe: look $400 to London! Looks awesome, what a sale!
Joe: damn government, taxes are $500!
Joe: ah well still a great deal, 25% off!