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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 3:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Raffles
YQ is now assessed depending on primarily the point of origin and the market for which the fare is targeted, assessed at a level at which the relevant market can sustain instead of any logical basis.
"Fuel" surcharges are a scam that have nothing to do with fuel consumption, and this observation by itself proves this.
Originally Posted by Fruitcake
Just part of the fare under a different heading but handily removed from shareholder discount calculation while included in reward flight costs.
Another aspect of this colossal scam.
Originally Posted by binman
Have to agree, it is about time this fuel surcharge scam was subject to review buy the various competition authorities.
They don't seem to be doing their job, aren't they?
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