Originally Posted by
nzthunderboy
Current cost for this routing SYD-MEL is 4500Avios + € 11.74.
BA Website says after the change - Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) on Qantas £20.20 plus Avios
So maybe taxes are going up too ?
SYD-MEL one way non-stop in Y has taxes/fees/charges on ba.com of 4,500 avios + £10.10
Psc (Domestic Head Tax) - Australia GBP 4.70
Baggage Screening Tax (Safety & Security Charge) - Australia GBP 3.00
Psc (Domestic Head Tax) - Australia GBP 2.40
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Total £10.10
For J the taxes/fees/charges are the same so £10.10 but avios is 9000.
Where do you see £20.20?
EDIT: found it,
on the page with the announcement
All Avios pricing is subject to taxes, fees and carrier charges. Example taxes, fees and carrier charges on partner airlines at Wednesday 17 April 2019 for a return journey with outbound travel on 5 May 2019 and inbound on 12 May 2019 are:
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Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) on Qantas £20.20 plus Avios
It does say for a return though, so £10.10 one way and £20.20 return. Therefore no change from present.