Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
If you have no intention on flying on Jetstar, why worry?
Qantas can apply carrier surcharges since the government has not prohibited it in Australia
Seems that QF is applying a $29 surcharge for the booking
Looking at Expedia's pricing, it appears that Jetstar absorbs taxes in its fare since Expedia is only showing a GST componant as taxes
There would seem to be taxes of $7.41 plus $1.81 to pay on a Qantas award which is $9.22
It would seem that Qantas is charging $20 in carrier surcharges for that route since $20+$9.22 + 10% GST would come ou about right to what is being quoted
It's not about whether I'm flying them or not. JQ is misleading their customers that book direct with them that no tax (or even GST) is levied on a paid fare. According to this
http://abr.business.gov.au/SearchByA...bn=33069720243, Jetstar is registered for GST and therefore must collect GST on all goods/services sold to end-consumers. Their website does not adhere to the respective laws (although the 'tax invoice' they eventually email does show the breakdown including the GST amount).
Where did you get those' taxes of 7.41 + 1.81 from? Are you referring to a QF fare?