Base fare and taxes of the ticket price suddenly changed!
Jul 22, 2014, 6:24 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: TX
Programs: UA 1K, 1.1MM
Posts: 300
Base fare and taxes of the ticket price suddenly changed!
I'm purchasing a ticket and purchase summary is:
Ticket Price
1 Adult (18-64) $1,399.00
Additional Taxes/Fees $169.00
Total $1,568.00
Without purchasing the ticket, I immediately see that I already have a confirmation number and I can see my reservation in the "View Current Reservation" section. However, the price is not:
1 Adult (18-64) $883.00
Taxes/Fees $685.00
Total $1,568.00
I called the premier desk and they confirmed that the last price ($883 base fare and $685 taxes).
Has anybody seen something like this? 500 PQD is a lot, specially in my case where I'm struggling to get to Gold this year (it's 10%!).
Ticket Price
1 Adult (18-64) $1,399.00
Additional Taxes/Fees $169.00
Total $1,568.00
Without purchasing the ticket, I immediately see that I already have a confirmation number and I can see my reservation in the "View Current Reservation" section. However, the price is not:
1 Adult (18-64) $883.00
Taxes/Fees $685.00
Total $1,568.00
I called the premier desk and they confirmed that the last price ($883 base fare and $685 taxes).
Has anybody seen something like this? 500 PQD is a lot, specially in my case where I'm struggling to get to Gold this year (it's 10%!).
Jul 22, 2014, 6:30 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 2,439
I'm purchasing a ticket and purchase summary is:
Ticket Price
1 Adult (18-64) $1,399.00
Additional Taxes/Fees $169.00
Total $1,568.00
Without purchasing the ticket, I immediately see that I already have a confirmation number and I can see my reservation in the "View Current Reservation" section. However, the price is not:
1 Adult (18-64) $883.00
Taxes/Fees $685.00
Total $1,568.00
I called the premier desk and they confirmed that the last price ($883 base fare and $685 taxes).
Has anybody seen something like this? 500 PQD is a lot, specially in my case where I'm struggling to get to Gold this year (it's 10%!).
Ticket Price
1 Adult (18-64) $1,399.00
Additional Taxes/Fees $169.00
Total $1,568.00
Without purchasing the ticket, I immediately see that I already have a confirmation number and I can see my reservation in the "View Current Reservation" section. However, the price is not:
1 Adult (18-64) $883.00
Taxes/Fees $685.00
Total $1,568.00
I called the premier desk and they confirmed that the last price ($883 base fare and $685 taxes).
Has anybody seen something like this? 500 PQD is a lot, specially in my case where I'm struggling to get to Gold this year (it's 10%!).
Jul 22, 2014, 6:51 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 8,634
I believe it has to do with regulations about how fares are quoted.
Jul 22, 2014, 7:02 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Cypress, TX
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hertz Gold 1 Presidence Circle
Posts: 662
Jul 22, 2014, 7:27 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Cypress, TX
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hertz Gold 1 Presidence Circle
Posts: 662
Jul 22, 2014, 7:35 pm
#7
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,942
neither the price nor the PQDs earned changed, just a difference in display of the breakout of the sub-components (and as mentioned, it is believed this is based on some guideline / regulation).
Jul 22, 2014, 8:39 pm
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: TX
Programs: UA 1K, 1.1MM
Posts: 300
Just to confirm then, I'm currently seeing
Additional Taxes/Fees $682.70
and the breakdown is
Germany Air Transportation Tax $57.40
U.S. Customs User Fee $5.50
U.S. APHIS User Fee $5.00
U.S. Federal Transportation Tax $35.00
Germany Airport Security Charge $7.60
U.S. Immigration User Fee $7.00
Germany Passenger Service Charge $27.50
International Surcharge $516.00
U.S. Passenger Facility Charge $10.50
September 11th Security Fee $11.20
Per the PQD FAQ
Therefore the International Surcharge of $516.00 goes towards PQD.
Additional Taxes/Fees $682.70
and the breakdown is
Germany Air Transportation Tax $57.40
U.S. Customs User Fee $5.50
U.S. APHIS User Fee $5.00
U.S. Federal Transportation Tax $35.00
Germany Airport Security Charge $7.60
U.S. Immigration User Fee $7.00
Germany Passenger Service Charge $27.50
International Surcharge $516.00
U.S. Passenger Facility Charge $10.50
September 11th Security Fee $11.20
Per the PQD FAQ
You earn PQD for the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges on eligible flights.
Jul 22, 2014, 8:42 pm
#9
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,942
Just to confirm then, ...
Per the PQD FAQ
Therefore the International Surcharge of $516.00 goes towards PQD.
Per the PQD FAQ
You earn PQD for the base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges on eligible flights.
Given the question has been resolved and the same issues are discussed in multiple threads
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...nited-com.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ad-2014-a.html
So we will close this thread and suggest further discussion be in one of the above threads.