It seems Emirates is joining the fuel surcharge party with awards. Fuel surcharges will apply to all awards in the Skywards scheme from 31st March 2013. You'll be able to pay the Fuel Surcharge in either cash or more Skywards miles and will form part of the taxes and surcharges. Emirates say: Until now, the surcharges have been excluded from Emirates Skywards reward … [Read more...]
Biritsh Airways pushes “A Fair Tax on Flying”
It seems British Airways is finally pushing "A Fair Tax on Flying" with a message that was sent out yesterday to UK BA Executive Club members: Text: As a frequent flyer, you will know as well as anyone that taxes on air travel are higher in the UK than anywhere else in the world - so I wanted to tell you about a campaign aimed at changing that. In the last six years, … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines to increase fuel surcharges
Not so good news if you're planning to fly Singapore Airlines in the future, with them announcing that fuel surcharges are on the way up. Like most carriers, it's being stung by the cost of fuel, and has kindly decided to pass that onto the customer. Which isn't nice The surcharge is dependent on Class of Service and Distance from Singapore, applying to all Singapore … [Read more...]
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Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]