Originally Posted by
poorbanker
Every time I look into a flight, the taxes and fees end up costing me almost as much as buying a flight through Expedia without points. And without blackout dates.
Be aware that if you use BA and/or pass thru LHR, you'll be slammed with fuel surcharges, taxes, fees, etc.
For example, AMM-JFK/ORD-MIA is much cheaper than AMM-LHR-MIA.