Sunday, 11 September 2011

Airline Surcharge

As if readers weren't already aware, the airline Flybe charges passengers a "Transaction Fee" of £9 for the privilege of using one's debit card. I choose to describe it as a surcharge.

Belfast City ‭(BHD)‬ to London Gatwick ‭(LGW)‬

Fare 0.00 GBP

Taxes and Charges 17.03 GBP
Seats 0.00
 London Gatwick ‭(LGW)‬ to Belfast City ‭(BHD)‬
Fare 0.00 GBP
Taxes and Charges 42.94 GBP
Seats 0.00 GBP
Transaction Fee 9.00 GBP
Total so far
   GBP 68.97
Includes fuel recovery of   6.00
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4 comments:

  1. Michael Fisher11 September 2011 at 11:41

    Yes it's disgraceful how they and some other airlines are allowed to advertise their fares, without including all the additional charges up front. See now how an apparently "free" flight can cost you a minimum of £69!

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  2. Michael Fisher11 September 2011 at 11:44

    Terrible how airlines can advertise a so-called free fare and then find out it is actually costing you £69!

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  3. Michael Fisher11 September 2011 at 11:44

    Terrible how airlines can advertise a so-called free fare and then find out it is actually costing you £69!

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  4. Anonymous11 September 2011 at 12:23

    There was talk that this transaction fee may soon be outlawed (I think).

    My own view is that domestic flights are still too inexpensive; people should be discouraged from flying within the UK.

    W.

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