Originally Posted by
PiperAtGatesofDawn
Did a simple search... BOM - HKG - Y - 14 Feb '18 - 19 Feb 18 - 25000 Avios + 19,707.00 INR. Who in the right mind would pay this YQ? Fares for that date are around 28k. You cannot just look at the chart because that's not all you pay.
Taxes on this route is actually very low. Problem is with the BA website. For Avios bookings ex-India the site adds full GST as part of taxes which is not supposed to be charged. Call BA and ask them to book the ticket. They will charge the correct amount manually.