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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 10:27 pm
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Austinrunner
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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.
34.5% cheaper, to be exact.

AMM -> LHR (RJ) -> MIA (AA)
Jordan Embarkation Tax (HQ) $42.30
Jordan Passenger Terminal Use Fee (NH) $8.50
USDA APHIS Fee (XA) $5.00
US Immigration Fee (XY) $7.00
US Customs Fee (YC) $5.50
United Kingdom Passenger Service Charge (UB) $39.80
TOTAL: $108.10

AMM -> JFK (RJ) -> MIA (AA)
Jordan Embarkation Tax (HQ) $42.30
Jordan Passenger Terminal Use Fee (NH) $8.50
USDA APHIS Fee (XA) $5.00
US Immigration Fee (XY) $7.00
US Customs Fee (YC) $5.50
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) $2.50
TOTAL: $70.80
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