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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 4:57 pm
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Originally Posted by guv1976
As an aside, try to avoid starting your trip in LON: the UK APD charges will add up to a small fortune.
Those will be a pittance compared to the award/fuel surcharges on any BA flights, although this trip could, in theory, be done on QF/CX (I know CX doesn't have surcharges on AAdvantage awards, not 100% sure of QF). But yes, starting the trip in DUB as opposed to LHR should save a decent amount.
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