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#255893 by woggledog
03 Sep 2008, 16:19
Got an email from amex with some tasty flight prices:

NY: 137
Dubai: 221
LA: 315

Bookable before nov 30th

Prob is, when you log into the amex website, and then click on plat home then the ad for the fares, the website isn't available [V]
#452720 by Neil
03 Sep 2008, 16:27
I got that too and can't access the page either, but don't forget the note that says:

'These are highly competitive prices, but don't forget all fares are subject to taxes and surcharges '

So I imagine that once the taxes/surcharges are added they will be nothing special.

Neil
#452723 by woggledog
03 Sep 2008, 16:43
is this a new way of selling air fares then? To advertise them with absolutely no tax whatsoever? Tsk.
#452751 by locutus
03 Sep 2008, 18:55
I just tried a booking to see how much an economy ticket comes out at...

GBP 48.00 Total fare for all
GBP 251.60 Taxes, fees, charges & surcharges
GBP 299.60 Total

[:0]

Oh, and the web site you need is here (login required)
#452763 by VAFFPAX
03 Sep 2008, 20:29
Well, isn't that how BA and FR already do it? Yes, they do. That's why they sucker people into the prices they have.

S.
#452770 by Darren Wheeler
03 Sep 2008, 20:49
I though the ASA and the OFT had ruled that unlawful and all fares quoted had to include all taxes and charges.
#452774 by Neil
03 Sep 2008, 20:55
I wonder if it different because they aren't publically advertising these rates? Only available for UK Amex Plat/Cent card holders, notified by email with the text very clear underneath the rate quoted?

Still rather annoying, much rather see the actual cost to me quoted but I guess they have to get attention.
#452830 by jtlc2345
04 Sep 2008, 09:40
I'm on the mailing list with a travel agent and all the offers they send me are for fares minus taxes and other charges - however, it is stated very clearly that that is the case and they have examples of the likely taxes so you can make an estimate as to the true cost of a ticket.

Jonathan
Virgin Atlantic

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