Originally Posted by
ajnaro
I have a GRU-LHRx-FCO-surface-VIE-LHRx-YYZ and a separately issued JFK-GIG, all in first or business, issued by AA in the US for flights on BA and JJ with virtually no YQ. The total for all fees is around the USD 150-200 level. I don't know the exact charge because I've reissued several times, always for a tiny fee or rebate. A colleague of mine who got the same route, but in economy class, paid the same level of total fees. There was no higher fee for higher class that I could make out.
It's unlawful to charge YQ under some circumstances for itineraries originating in Brazil. I am not sure of the exact meaning of the regulation, but then again I think neither are many airlines.