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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 8:10 am
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gldwebs
 
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Originally Posted by AandT
I'm with you Moondog these fuel surcharges are ridiuculous and deceptive. I just purchased a ticket on Thai to the US and am paying about $235 in taxes. Granted some of that is the normal taxes but I was told by the agent that at least half of that or more is fuel tax.
Fuel TAX? Thats where it might get even more deceptive. It is really a fuel surcharge from the airlines. I wouldnt mind it myself so much if it was govt imposed - meaning all airlines had to follow the same policy - but this is a surcharge from the airline to cover their ....

What's next? Am I going to go to a restaurant and get a menu for food then see a "Kitchen Surcharge" for them using the stove?
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