Fuel Surcharge
May 15, 2012 | 6:50 am
#1
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Fuel Surcharge
It will be effective beginning May 21 here in Hong Kong. This is after they raised all prices by 10% on March 1. Do they think the EK brand warrants passengers to pay such a premium ? I don't think so. Sample fuel surcharges from Hong Kong, all in HKD.
One-way Fuel Surcharge ex - Hong Kong in Y
Currency: HKD
BKK 253
DXB 1164
Middle East 1504
Africa 1664
Europe 1834
Americas 2124
Now flying nonstop from Hong Kong to London on CX or BA or VS sounds like a good deal. For those who want to fly through Middle East on a cheaper fare, we would all be happy taking QR or TK.
Is it kicking in on different dates around the world ?
One-way Fuel Surcharge ex - Hong Kong in Y
Currency: HKD
BKK 253
DXB 1164
Middle East 1504
Africa 1664
Europe 1834
Americas 2124
Now flying nonstop from Hong Kong to London on CX or BA or VS sounds like a good deal. For those who want to fly through Middle East on a cheaper fare, we would all be happy taking QR or TK.
Is it kicking in on different dates around the world ?
Last edited by zhaobao; May 15, 2012 at 7:01 am
May 15, 2012 | 7:37 am
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA GS-2MM, QF LTG, EK Gold, Marriott Amb, Hyatt Globalist
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It will be effective beginning May 21 here in Hong Kong. This is after they raised all prices by 10% on March 1. Do they think the EK brand warrants passengers to pay such a premium ? I don't think so. Sample fuel surcharges from Hong Kong, all in HKD.
One-way Fuel Surcharge ex - Hong Kong in Y
Currency: HKD
BKK 253
DXB 1164
Middle East 1504
Africa 1664
Europe 1834
Americas 2124
Now flying nonstop from Hong Kong to London on CX or BA or VS sounds like a good deal. For those who want to fly through Middle East on a cheaper fare, we would all be happy taking QR or TK.
Is it kicking in on different dates around the world ?
One-way Fuel Surcharge ex - Hong Kong in Y
Currency: HKD
BKK 253
DXB 1164
Middle East 1504
Africa 1664
Europe 1834
Americas 2124
Now flying nonstop from Hong Kong to London on CX or BA or VS sounds like a good deal. For those who want to fly through Middle East on a cheaper fare, we would all be happy taking QR or TK.
Is it kicking in on different dates around the world ?
1. EK - HKG$8279 (taxes $1579), all flights on the A380, Saver Fare, upgradeable
2. CX - HKG$9893 (taxes $3903), direct on 744, no Asia Miles, not upgradeable
3. BA - HKG$10,893 (taxes $3903), direct on 744/777, not sure re Avios or upgradeability
May 15, 2012 | 7:45 am
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And when I priced the same HKG-LHR-HKG flight exactly a month later (ie 01 Jul - 08 Jul) the fare went to HKG$9000 plus taxes remained exactly the same at $1579), so total of $10,579, which is still cheaper than BA. I would have expected the fare to increase due to the Olympics.
I don't think EK are going to be the only ones who will be reviewing prices and taxes (including fuel surcharges over the European Summer) do you?
I don't think EK are going to be the only ones who will be reviewing prices and taxes (including fuel surcharges over the European Summer) do you?
