Airport Tax. Nothing you can do?

8324689

Hi there,
Im just about to book a flight in September (ages away) with AerLingus from Heathrow to Dublin return. Flights are free but it says I have to pay a total of £75 tax?????????

Thats huge.

Is there anything we can do or is that just the way it is?


Hope your all well

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richardw

Does the £75 include the card fee? or have you got a visa electron card?

garthdp

that's just the way it is.It looks like the age of cheap flights is well and truly over especially after this weeks volcanic stoppage, the airlines are going to be more cash hungry than ever.

8324689

richardw wrote: »

Does the £75 include the card fee? or have you got a visa electron card?

Hi Richard,

I havent bought it yet but I shall use a VISA debit card

I know Heathrows taxes are quite large but this is huuuuuuge. on a free flight as well :eek:

richardw

8324689 wrote: »

I havent bought it yet but I shall use a VISA debit card

You'll pay a card fee then.

BTW in the good old days before competition from ryanbusair a return from Heathrow to Dublin started at £250.

8324689

richardw wrote: »

You'll pay a card fee then.

BTW in the good old days before competition from ryanbusair a return from Heathrow to Dublin started at £250.

Indeed, I remember someone calling it the most expensive sea to cross by plane in the world.

Toe-Jam

I booked 4 people Belfast to London stansted total inc tax £40 for end of June. Heathrow is overrated.

dzug1

The £75 isn't just 'tax' but includes airport charges, security fees and probably a few other things as well