Why bargain fares go bust
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Airfare sales hook you, but when you pull out the plastic, you find the price has shot up. Blame those taxes and fees. Here’s a look at how they add up.
Based on round-trip fares researched from LAX on March 6 for travel dates April 19 to 26 on Travelocity.com. Fares may no longer be available.
*--* CITY BASE AIRFARE TAXES/FEES Bangkok, Thailand $899 $88.40 Beijing $1,225 $79 London $545 $180.60 Mexico City $204 $107.37 Paris $1,230 $122.70 New York $288.37 $59.63 Rio de Janeiro $590 $102.30 Sydney, Australia $868 $364.80 *--*
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