Originally Posted by
ricktoronto
Sure they limit the free stuff with a zero fare and surcharges, follows the VLCC Europe models with 1 Euro fares from the UK to Spain and then the add enough extras to resemble a fare on other airlines. People want to see those $2 fares despite them not really $2 fares. Brag to the people at work.
However I think you are exaggerating the $165 as all YQ unless it is explicitly set out. I just bought a ticket to SJO and of around $140 in fees, only $44 was YQ. The rest was AIF, SJO fees, security fees, and such adding up to the $140 total.
It is very explicitly set out. The air transportation charges are $167 ($2 fare and $165 YQ). The taxes and government/airport fees are $155.
Originally Posted by
newfbc
Base fare is one of the biggest scams currently being run by airlines.. The big '20% off Sale' applies to base fare only, etc etc.
Look at London to Vancouver on October 11.. base fare is $2! A 20% discount on this flight would save you 40 cents!
Air Transportation Charges (ATC)$167.18
Adult - Base fare x 1
$2.00
Other ATC
$165.18
Taxes, fees and charges$154.90
Air Passenger Duty (APD) United Kingdom
$128.84
Passenger Service Charge United Kingdom
$26.06
Total
322.08 CAD
Ron.
But anyway, my question starting this thread is whether WestJet really pretends that YQ isn't airfare for purposes of calculating qualifying spend, or whether there was a mistake.