Qantas: Fuel Surcharge Incorporated into AU-NZ Base Fares from 1 May 2009

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From 01 May 2009, fuel surcharges on trans-Tasman services will be incorporated in the fare instead of in the fees and charges. The current fuel surcharge for flights ex-Australia is $30 AUD and ex-New Zealand is $40 NZD. The total cost to the customer will not change.
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(Found on Qantas Agent's site).

Wonder if that means that Frequent Flyer tickets will now be $30 cheaper AU->NZ...
 
Mal said:
(Found on Qantas Agent's site).

Wonder if that means that Frequent Flyer tickets will now be $30 cheaper AU->NZ...
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This is good news!

Although the courts may have ruled against the class action from the TA's, it seems to be having an effect.
 
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Flashware said:
This is good news!

Although the courts may have ruled against the class action from the TA's, it seems to be having an effect.
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The courts did rule that the way in which surcharges were included under taxes/levies/charges was deceptive.
 
Good news.

Mal said:
Wonder if that means that Frequent Flyer tickets will now be $30 cheaper AU->NZ...
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Assuming the fuel surcharge is removed from award tickets to/from NZ then award tickets will start to look more attractive.
 
JohnK said:
Good news.


Assuming the fuel surcharge is removed from award tickets to/from NZ then award tickets will start to look more attractive.
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Of course, QANTAS could decide to rerate the burn rates for awards to factor this in, making the benefit moot.
 
beardoc said:
Of course, QANTAS could decide to rerate the burn rates for awards to factor this in, making the benefit moot.
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Sure under normal circumstances that would be a real possibility but I think Qantas would be sitting quietly at the moment not attempting any changes likely to stir trouble.
 
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