Originally Posted by
TheCount2
I am looking at using Avios for a RT from NY to FCO, off peak. The total fuel surcharge for a RT is about $1,150, while the outbound is $560 and the inbound is $360, for a total of $920, still exorbitant but not a bad deal with the 40% bonus. (All $ amounts approximate.)
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
The fuel surcharges from the US are greater than those charged from the EU or UK. If you get a roundtrip ticket the surcharge for both the outbound and the inbound are calculated using the US fuel surcharges. If you choose one ways then the outbound will be charged the US surcharges and the inbound will be assessed the EU or UK surcharges. See these threads:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...d-trip-us.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...vs-return.html