Originally Posted by
dogcanyon
I don't know about BA, but in my experience with US carriers they won't refund the taxes if you cancel. It ought to be illegal, but evidently it isn't.
Ba actually lists this in the email
*Government and/or airport taxes are refundable, however some countries will apply a Value Added Tax, Sales Tax or equivalent, which will only be refunded on fully flexible tickets.**A refund of the carrier imposed charge may be made on unused flights in your itinerary if it is permitted by the fare rules and conditions applicable to your booking