Originally Posted by
javabytes
Then you either haven't flown in years or have simply not noticed. Go to ITA Matrix and search for any TATL itinerary, on any of the US legacy carriers. I bet you won't find a single one without YR/YQ.
Here's the fee breakdown for a Delta metal award round trip to CDG originating in the USA.
Air Transportation Charges
Base Fare$0.00
Taxes, Fees and Charges
- United States - September 11th Security Fee(Passenger Civil Aviation Security Service Fee) (AY)$11.20
- France - Air Passenger Solidarity Tax (IZ)$5.50
- France - Civil Aviation and Airport Tax (FR)$25.50
- France - Passenger Service Charge (QX)$34.20
- United States - Custom User Fee (YC)$5.65
- United States - Immigration and Naturalization Fee(Immigration User Fee) (XY)$7.00
- United States - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Fee (APHIS User Fee - Passengers (XA)$3.96
Total Price (USD)$93.01
No YQ or YR on that award ticket. So what do I win?