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Feb 11, 2015, 9:50 pm

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Originally Posted by aaflyer1

So when I booked my flight from LAX-LHR-LAX....I have a charge of the below...clearly for the return flight from London.

"Air Passenger Duty (APD) $108.00 USD
UNITED KINGDOM "

Then I went and booked the flight From LHR-ZAG-LHR on a separate itin (all with being in LHR < 24 hrs). Do I need to call AA back and tell them to refund me the $108? I have spoken to 2 agents and they say they will not refund that.

Thanks for all of your help.

Pursuant to the UK regulations, if you can present one single itinerary from a travel agent or AA that establishes an under 24 hour stay, then you do not need to pay the APD.

HOWEVER, AA has no way to implement this law. If it is in separate pnrs they charge you.

Some have been successful requesting a refund.

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