Re: Found a cheap flight to SYD

[David Johnson <trainman@ozemail.com.au>]

Geoff Lambert wrote:

> "A. Tubbs" <atubbs@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
> >Trip Name: syd1
> >Passenger Details: 1Adult
> >  ANTHONY TUBBS
> >Total:  $3.40
> > Flights
> >Status: Booking Completed
>
> $3.40 is the irreducible price of a Melbourne-Sydney ticket.  I
> believe it represents some residue of tax, for which there can be no
> discount.  I have paid $3.40 for a Syd-Melb flight: I believe anyone
> who travels economy on (e.g.) frequent flyer points will pay $3.40

It is the Sydney Airport Tax.


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