Dave Noble
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cbert said:NM said:The best way to reduce the overall tax component is to book through AA and not through QF. This will reduce the Fuel Fine component of the extras.
Thanks for the replies,
what do you mean by the above, do you mean book direct with AA and not through a travel agent ?
I found an agent that was able to sell me the fare at slightly lower rate then the airlines set price and thought I might as well go with them cause there is also a fee for booking with airlines.
Thanks
Many Australian travel agents will issue through Qantas and you would be liable to pay a lot more in taxes and surcharges ( $300 extra is common ) than if it is booked through AA.
If you have an agent that can issue through Sabre ( AAs booking system ) and wil give a discount is to go to AAs ATW desk +1 800 247 3247 and arrange the itinery; the AA ATW desk is v knowledgable on these tickets rather than trying to deal with a travel agent who has less knowledge and may end up telling you that certain routings are invalid when they are not.
One the booking is in place and priced , then you can get the Travel Agent to issue it and obtain your discount
Dave