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Old Apr 8, 2011, 9:17 am
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Captain Schmidt
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Glasgow, UK
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Originally Posted by Hoch
I had not realised that this was a discussion about microeconomic business decisions For
the avoidance of doubt, I dislike the fuel surcharge as much as the next person.

My sole point was to question why there is a view that BA should not pass along taxes for
redemption flights. I appreciate that it makes a benefit less so because it has some strings
attached, namely a monetary payment.

H
I don't believe anyone has suggested that BA should not pass along taxes - the question is whether or not they should pass on the fuel surcharge (YQ) which is a BA imposed charge, not a government one.
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