Originally Posted by pdsuk

When I was studying at university, one of the topics discussed related to "associated costs" (or something along that line). Basically - the person who can afford to spend USD150k on a Porsche is not going to be that concerned about the cost of petrol / gas to put in it.

My last business trip to the US (LHR / JFK) cost in the region of USD4000 give or take. Therefore an approximate USD40 tax increase represents 0.1% of that total cost. I am fortunate enough to be in a position that I can use my own pocket for ultra long haul vacation flights in Business Class (eg: LHR to Sydney). I must say that a tax increase that represents 0.1% of the ticket cost would not really upset me as much as it seems to have upset some posters.