Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
This is getting ridiculous. On the lowest fares between SYD and AKL for example taxes and surcharges are more than half the cost.
A lot of people getting sucked in by advertising which focuses on the "base" fare.
In this respect, QANTAS are actually doing the right thing. They made the decision a while ago to always advertise their fares including all taxes and surcharges. I don't know whether the other airlines have maintained the same ethical behaviour.