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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 8:52 pm
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Originally Posted by frappant
So presumably this ticket would earn about 3380 PQPs, which seems low relative to the total ticket price.

The taxes and fees seem a much higher portion of the ticket price than usual UA tickets, in this case like 30% or so.
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So $1650-1651 on a $5032 fare is highly suspect.
It’s not suspect at all. It’s the “international surcharge,” aka “fuel surcharge,” aka “a way to raise the price without filing a new fare.” It will earn PQPs.
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