BA Carrier Imposed Fees Lowered
So I saw this article about BA lowering carrier imposed fuel surcharge to be only $65 I am not sure if this is only for AA or for all carrier imposed fees. But if it is all carriers; could AS be in the same boat and still charging $175 when it should be lower?
https://thepointsguy.com/news/americ...charge-refund/ |
Seems to be only for an economy ticket, if I am not mistaken
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If you look at the fare breakdown, it also just applies one way from the US to London. Returning from London, it is $121.70 for the surcharge plus the myriad of taxes and other fees. Flights leaving LON have been the bigger problem when it comes to fees.
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Originally Posted by sfozrhfco
(Post 31365310)
If you look at the fare breakdown, it also just applies one way from the US to London. Returning from London, it is $121.70 for the surcharge plus the myriad of taxes and other fees. Flights leaving LON have been the bigger problem when it comes to fees.
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Originally Posted by guv1976
(Post 31365339)
But the OP is talking about the carrier surcharge. Is that higher for LON-U.S. than U.S.-LON? There's not much one can do about the LHR PSC, but the U.K. APD only applies when originating in LON, rather than merely connecting there.
Premium Cabin surcharges are still high. On the SEA-LHR route, surcharges are $65 in Y, $175 in PE & $600 in J. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...62817d4492.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a9c12d5520.jpg James |
Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
(Post 31365517)
Checking a random date, 2/20/2020 SEA-LHR I see the reduced carrier imposed surchages. SEA-LHR is $65.00 while LHR-SEA is $55.30.
Premium Cabin surcharges are still high. On the SEA-LHR route, surcharges are $65 in Y, $175 in PE & $600 in J. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...62817d4492.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a9c12d5520.jpg James |
Try and see what happens when you fly the first segment ex-EU in Y when you book using the AS website, Say like AMS-LHR in Y, LHR-SEA in F. Note that AS will put you in J if you have J availability, you need to be in Y on the short segment, so pick a flight with no J availability ex-EU, only Y. (whistles innocently) |
Having just booked BA SEA-LHR-TXL in F/J I can tell you for sure the surcharge is alive and well. Having said that it’s still a bargain. |
How about AMS-LHR-PHX-SEA August 16th in J, F, F? Total taxes and surcharges $376.83. Surcharges $238.80.
Where is that checkbox to filter out mixed cabin itineraries? ;) https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ecd19c45e7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b626ea0d2a.jpg James |
Originally Posted by guv1976
(Post 31365527)
Not sure why AS is not collecting the $4.50 U.S. PFC on the outbound. "Free" award tickets are exempt from PFCs; those with any amount of carrier surcharges are not.
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So it seems they are reducing the rate in the future just not right now. From James post next Feb it shows carrier surcharge is quite a bit lower.
I looked today and to fly out tomorrow its about half price it used to be. This is to fly out on 08/02/2019 one way. This same ticket used to be around $250 if I am not mistaken. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ba89b1cf24.png |
Originally Posted by Conflipper
(Post 31367255)
So it seems they are reducing the rate in the future just not right now. From James post next Feb it shows carrier surcharge is quite a bit lower.
I looked today and to fly out tomorrow its about half price it used to be. This is to fly out on 08/02/2019 one way. This same ticket used to be around $250 if I am not mistaken. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ba89b1cf24.png James |
Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
(Post 31365770)
How about AMS-LHR-PHX-SEA August 16th in J, F, F? Total taxes and surcharges $376.83. Surcharges $238.80.
Where is that checkbox to filter out mixed cabin itineraries? ;) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8ae46fabe6.png https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...29653ca569.png https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e9032a16c2.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...683e7bf660.png Given that lounge access is given based on class of service for the longhaul flight, and Club Europe J just has blocked middles, same terrible pitch as Euro Traveller in Y, I'd skip the free meal and blocked middle on a 40 minute flight and pocket the $140, but that's up to you I guess... ;) |
Originally Posted by eponymous_coward
(Post 31367902)
You definitely don't want that. Observe.
Given that lounge access is given based on class of service for the longhaul flight, and Club Europe J just has blocked middles, same terrible pitch as Euro Traveller in Y, I'd skip the free meal and blocked middle on a 40 minute flight and pocket the $140, but that's up to you I guess... ;) If we look at a different market, JNB/CPT-LHR-SEA/YVR, for instance you definitely see a $300+ reduction in total fees & surcharges. I don't think anyone wants to fly JNB/CPT-LHR In Y to save $140. ;) James |
Originally Posted by Flying for Fun
(Post 31368678)
I follow your example, thanks. I was trying to illustrate that the all premium cabin surcharges have also reduced. In this particular example the surcharges are lower than before but given it's close proximity to LHR, a poor example. ;) Choosing Y in this example is a no-brainer, for sure.
If we look at a different market, JNB/CPT-LHR-SEA/YVR, for instance you definitely see a $300+ reduction in total fees & surcharges. I don't think anyone wants to fly JNB/CPT-LHR In Y to save $140. ;) James |
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