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Old Sep 10, 2017 | 3:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Dave Noble
What date is the flight booking for? If less than 21 days, then there would be $5.60 taxes plus $75 fpr the award processing fee

If booked more than 21 days in advance, I would expect the taxes to be only $5.60
This can also happen to elites if you put it on hold when not logged into your account, but when you go to purchase it the close-in fee will drop off.
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