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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 8:25 pm
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Originally Posted by MiamiPrep
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.
Note the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) is only charged if you stop over (24h+) or originate in the UK; sub-24h transits are exempt if the flights are on the same ticket. BA fuel fines are another story...
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