LHR-BOM minimizing taxes
Apr 15, 2008 | 2:16 pm
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LHR-BOM minimizing taxes
Hi,
I want to redeem a reward ticket from LHR to BOM using Asia Miles. All flights seem to be open, so availabilty isn't an issue. I want the combination which requires the least taxes. Do all OW airlines charge surcharges on reward tickets? If I fly LHR-x/HEL-BOM are the UK departure taxes less than if I flew LHR-BOM?
I might fly WT, WT+ or CW. I was thinking WT+ but that extra tax really bites. It's a good deal though, at 52,500 miles.
Cheers,
I want to redeem a reward ticket from LHR to BOM using Asia Miles. All flights seem to be open, so availabilty isn't an issue. I want the combination which requires the least taxes. Do all OW airlines charge surcharges on reward tickets? If I fly LHR-x/HEL-BOM are the UK departure taxes less than if I flew LHR-BOM?
I might fly WT, WT+ or CW. I was thinking WT+ but that extra tax really bites. It's a good deal though, at 52,500 miles.
Cheers,
Apr 15, 2008 | 2:27 pm
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You are originating in the UK. No way to bypass the gov't imposed taxes, so that's 40GBP for economy and 80GBP for any higher class, including WT+ on BA. If you start in another country and just connect in LHR, then you will not incur those taxes.
Apr 23, 2008 | 1:50 pm
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Apr 23, 2008 | 2:36 pm
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May 4, 2008 | 10:27 am
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Does anyone know is AA also charges the YQ surcharge on BA flights from LHR-BOM? If not, I will try and trade 100K for 80K AA in CC...
Thanks!
Cheers,
Thanks!
Cheers,
May 4, 2008 | 10:41 am
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