davidvc Welcome to FT
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davidvc
...What fees does the "Multiple Carrier Surcharges/Fees" item in the fee list include? Do these fees match up with ones I can find by looking at the flights in ITA Matrix? Why do these fees vary with whether I transit or stopover? (Aren't stopovers supposed to be free?)
Real taxes / airport charges can vary with transit vs stopover
For example
- the UK
ADP applies on stopover but not a transit (less than 24hrs?)
- Australia has a departure tax, but if you transit that does apply (as you never formally enter Australia so do not formally depart)
Do not confuse real taxes (& airport charges) with carrrier imposed surcharges (=airline profit)