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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by laxconnorw
Even with the asanine EURO tax applied, a bargain.
That's a British tax, not a Euro one.

Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Passenger_Duty
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:36 am
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The title of the thread is deceiving, as this fare cannot be purchased unless you have $2011.80 in your pocket (and it's a round-trip fare).

At any rate:
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03.SEASONALITY                                                  
   PERMITTED 20DEC11 THROUGH 05JAN12 ON THE OUTBOUND            
   TRANSATLANTIC SECTOR. SEASON IS BASED ON DATE OF             
   ORIGIN.                                                      
05.ADVANCE RESERVATIONS/TICKETING                               
   CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTORS.         
   WAITLIST AND STANDBY NOT PERMITTED.                          
   TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER             
   RESERVATIONS ARE MADE.                                      
06.MINIMUM STAY                                                 
   NO MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENTS APPLY.                          
14.TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS                                          
   TRAVEL ON THIS FARE COMPONENT MUST COMMENCE BY               
   MIDNIGHT ON 08JAN12.
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:38 am
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Originally Posted by hillrider
That's a British tax, not a Euro one.

Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Passenger_Duty
Ahhh. Though flights to all UK cities, FCO, CDG and MAD and others, also have a ridiculously high tax... so I thought it was EURO UNION in general.
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:39 am
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Originally Posted by laxconnorw
There is a $137 LAX/LHR (coach) fare on DEC 31.
If you use a SWU, WOW!
Even with the asanine EURO tax applied, a bargain.
I see $112 on 26,27,28th. Returns around $700 tho...
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:44 am
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Got it. (My AAdvantage acct is a CA address, so I was able to get DEQM many times).
(AS)YVR-LAX(AA) ORD (AA) LHR v.v
This should be a nice MR. I've used a VIP outbound.
But, I would think I am in transit in LHR, because I am departing the nation within 24h, so APD is not due?
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by laxconnorw
Ahhh. Though flights to all UK cities, FCO, CDG and MAD and others, also have a ridiculously high tax... so I thought it was EURO UNION in general.
EU has ZERO direct tax on airline tickets.

On a roundtrip business class ticket LAX-LHR, the US will levy $52.60 in taxes/fees (plus $4.50 for the airport for a total of $56.10). GB will levy $47.90 in regular tax + $187.80 in the ridicolous APD charge.

You might be interested in this wiki entry about tax implication of connecting in various EU cities: http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...onnections_(AA)
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by 1/4MM@20
I manged to grab one of these in the other direction. Again, it was a match of BA's fare of GBP1000 for r/t business.

BA's fare would not allow upgrades but AA's books into I class so no problem upgrading with SWU.

So LHR-LAX-LHR in F for GBP1000 and 2 SWUs - great way to requalify for EXP!
GBP1000 is $1583 - best I can find is $2015.
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by hillrider
You might be interested in this wiki entry about tax implication of connecting in various EU cities: http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...onnections_(AA)
Thanks for this. Didn't know of its existence.
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 11:07 am
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Originally Posted by TonySCV
Keep in mind gang the EUR11 bonus applies to this as well if you fly before end of year. 25,000 RDM bonus minimum!
That was the only reason I checked the fare, and it would not give me the return seat for the same price. Even so, unfortunately there is no business reason to fly to the United Kingdom. Maybe to find a solicitor....?

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Old Dec 9, 2011, 12:08 pm
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Originally Posted by g1ant
GBP1000 is $1583 - best I can find is $2015.
Still seems like a great deal in business.
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 12:26 pm
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BA vs. AA
This looks like a nice year-end MR to get me EXP for 2012.

Flights that look best are BA. Because I won't upgrade to first, anyone flown business with BA? I'm assuming the product is at least as good as AA's...right?
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 2:30 pm
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This is a great deal for biz - I fares during light load periods - that I think AA normally does most years around Thanksgiving and Xmas out of LHR. Great if you are a UK based expat looking to come home for the holidays!
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 5:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Davidjhonda
I'm assuming the product is at least as good as AA's...right?
I would venture that most would say it is better than AA...
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 6:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Davidjhonda
I'm assuming the product is at least as good as AA's...right?
Of course, which one is better is a subjective topic, but my money goes to BA in this case. There's no question BA has a better J product than AA.
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Old Dec 9, 2011, 7:00 pm
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I'm assuming the product is at least as good as AA's...right?[/QUOTE]
Most definitely. It is way better then AA.
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