Fuel surcharge coming to classic domestic awards

[oz_mark]

Bad news in the latest ASX release

"A fuel surcharge will be added to Domestic and Tasman Qantas Frequent Flyer Classic Award redemption seats"

$10 domestic, $20 Tasman

See: http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/au/publicaffairs/details?ArticleID=2011/apr11/5099

 

[kpc]

...but I thought the high AUD was keeping fuel costs down:!::shock:

BTW, a smart DJ marketing move now will be to say that they are not increasing fuel surcharges:idea:

 

[futaris]

Makes JASAs and AAdvantage awards seem better value.

 

[NM]

Making AAdvantage awards on QF flights even more attractive (or less unattractive).

 

[Kendall Roy]

Thank god I ticketed my Oneworld Award.... Wouldn't rate a re-issue with $100 extra in fines for the irish man's bonus!

 

[odysseus]

BTW, a smart DJ marketing move now will be to say that they are not increasing fuel surcharges:idea:

Based on prior experience, their response will be to copy it in the next week or two.

These announcements seem like they're coming up more than every month now...

 

[herman_aussie]

Based on prior experience, their response will be to copy it in the next week or two.

These announcements seem like they're coming up more than every month now...

Does anyone know how much is the surcharge and fees for syd-mel? it was $10.82

Does that mean the extra $10, it will be $20.82?


ughhhh!!... damn you qantas!