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May 15, 2011 | 5:49 pm

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The Qantas Fuel Surcharge alone is US$1000 of the ~US$1320.

Here's a Per PAX breakdown of taxes/levies/charges for the return journey:

Code:

QF YQ surcharge (YQ)                              $500.00
Australian Int'l Passenger Service Charge (WY)     $27.30
Australian Passenger Movement Charge (AU)          $50.70
US International Departure Tax (US)                $16.30
US September 11th Security Fee (AY)                 $2.50
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF)                   $4.50
USDA APHIS Fee (XA)                                 $5.00
US Immigration Fee (XY)                             $7.00
US Customs Fee (YC)                                 $5.50
Australian Int'l Passenger Service Charge (WY)     $27.30
US International Arrival Tax (US)                  $16.30

Total                                             $662.40

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