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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 10:21 pm
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Originally Posted by World2Travel
I had a trip saver fee added this week at the Austin Thrifty airport.. I left a message for the manager and hope to speak to him on Monday. If that doesn't work, I will speak to the owner. I was told TST was the Texas state tax, but I researched further and found this thread.
That location is known for doing that (although I've never heard it quite as bad as outright lying that it's a "Texas State Tax"--that darn near makes my blood boil).

I used to know the former AUS Dollar/Thrifty GM and he basically told me they put it on every rental contact (kind of throwing it against the wall to see what sticks) but would immediately without question take it off if challenged. Hopefully your challenge goes smoothly.
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