Comments on: WARNING: Some UK and IE Airports Charging Unannounced Departure Taxes http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/ Budget Travel Tips for People With No Budget Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:35:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Picks and Pans: From Low-Cost Airports « Less Than a Shoestring http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/#comment-1072 Picks and Pans: From Low-Cost Airports « Less Than a Shoestring Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:15 +0000 http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1072 [...] as previously posted, an unmentioned “departure tax” leaves unsuspecting travelers coughing up £5 each just [...] [...] as previously posted, an unmentioned “departure tax” leaves unsuspecting travelers coughing up £5 each just [...]

]]> By: Friday flip-through: Books, wine with a view, surprise tax, Eurovision » Budget Travel Tips - EuroCheapo http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/#comment-1033 Friday flip-through: Books, wine with a view, surprise tax, Eurovision » Budget Travel Tips - EuroCheapo Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:38:54 +0000 http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1033 [...] then there’s the flight news! Less Than a Shoestring got us all knotted up about UK and Irish airports charging surprise, unavoidable airport taxes. And [...] [...] then there’s the flight news! Less Than a Shoestring got us all knotted up about UK and Irish airports charging surprise, unavoidable airport taxes. And [...]

]]> By: poetloverrebelspy http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/#comment-1030 poetloverrebelspy Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:59:55 +0000 http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1030 Just to be clear, I don't have a problem with airports taxing (within reason) for their infrastructure needs -- I *do* have a problem with that tax not being included in my price, 1) because I am no longer comparing potential destinations accurately and 2) because if RyanAir pays the taxes and fees on my ticket, they have thus avoided this one! I ran into locals online and in person who stood behind the tax, because they want to make sure their airport stays open. I can absolutely understand this. I simply feel it is dishonest to catch travelers unawares. I left a comment card at Newquay, but I will send them an email and try to find out specifically why this tax isn't included in the booking price and will update when I receive a reply. Just to be clear, I don’t have a problem with airports taxing (within reason) for their infrastructure needs — I *do* have a problem with that tax not being included in my price, 1) because I am no longer comparing potential destinations accurately and 2) because if RyanAir pays the taxes and fees on my ticket, they have thus avoided this one!

I ran into locals online and in person who stood behind the tax, because they want to make sure their airport stays open. I can absolutely understand this. I simply feel it is dishonest to catch travelers unawares.

I left a comment card at Newquay, but I will send them an email and try to find out specifically why this tax isn’t included in the booking price and will update when I receive a reply.

]]> By: James http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/#comment-1027 James Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:52:16 +0000 http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1027 I believe the fee is charged at some of the smaller Irish airports in order to support infrastructural development and running costs. These airports are dependant on low cost carriers which demand low operating fees and wouldn't allow the fee be included in their published fares, so the money has to be collected on departure. It does seem unfair if you haven't been told up-front when booking. For example BMI Baby, XL and Ryanair have a banner at the top of all booking pages flying to Ireland West - Knock. I believe the fee is charged at some of the smaller Irish airports in order to support infrastructural development and running costs. These airports are dependant on low cost carriers which demand low operating fees and wouldn’t allow the fee be included in their published fares, so the money has to be collected on departure. It does seem unfair if you haven’t been told up-front when booking. For example BMI Baby, XL and Ryanair have a banner at the top of all booking pages flying to Ireland West - Knock.

]]> By: Dana http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/#comment-1025 Dana Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:57:41 +0000 http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1025 As I recall, they had departure fees at some small airports, and possibly some large bus stations when I was traveling around Chile and Peru. (Mostly in Peru? That whole trip becomes a blur of borders.) I recall it being annoying because it was unclear which ones did and which ones didn't, but it also seemed like people just accepted it as normal and we were only surprised by it because we weren't from there. As I recall, they had departure fees at some small airports, and possibly some large bus stations when I was traveling around Chile and Peru. (Mostly in Peru? That whole trip becomes a blur of borders.) I recall it being annoying because it was unclear which ones did and which ones didn’t, but it also seemed like people just accepted it as normal and we were only surprised by it because we weren’t from there.

]]> By: Jaimie http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/warning-some-uk-and-ie-airports-charging-unannounced-departure-taxes/#comment-1023 Jaimie Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:08:09 +0000 http://nobudgettravel.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1023 Yes, they do this at Vancouver airport in BC Canada. I think the fee is either $12 or $15 Canadian (approx 5-6 UK pounds). It's really annoying. Yes, they do this at Vancouver airport in BC Canada. I think the fee is either $12 or $15 Canadian (approx 5-6 UK pounds). It’s really annoying.

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