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Old Jan 27, 2005, 7:54 pm
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channa
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Originally Posted by trixievictoria
Oh trust me I am not crying for the airlines
You should be. No airlines, no business for the TSA.

Here's a DOMESTIC ticket I bought recently:

1 Adult $89.77
Taxes $58.03
Total Price $147.80

What is that, a 65% rate of taxation?
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