Has anyone noticed when redeeming Cathay points, the economy flights all cost a relatively low number of points, but have a very high tax to pay, around 3 times higher than other frequent flyer redemptions to the same destinations? Why do people want to earn Cathay points when this happens, or am I missing something?
High taxes when using Cathay Points?
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True.
Especially for the fuel surcharge fee...
Much better business class award availability on Cathay flights.
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Yep, can't wait for Cathay to return to pre-Covid levels of J class award availability on on partners like Alaska, Aadvantage, BA, even Qantas.
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About the same copayment on QFF. €259 carrier surcharge and €108 in actual taxes….
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