So much for taking a trip to Europe!

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Jul 26, 2011 | 10:48 PM

chokeu2

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So much for taking a trip to Europe!

I went online to see about booking a trip to Paris for my wife, daughter and I; and was absolutely astounded...

No way, no how, look at the taxes...

Yes, that says $499 in taxes on a $566 ticket.

WTH?

Anyone have any clue on reasonable travel ticketing??????

Jul 26, 2011 | 10:55 PM

h20skier

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Just don't fly Air France

The taxes may reflect a large strike in Paris by Air France.

Jul 26, 2011 | 10:56 PM

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What site were you using to book tickets? That does seem absolutely ridiculous, wow.

Jul 26, 2011 | 10:57 PM

Jeff_NJ

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Flights are expensive now. $1000 per person round trip to Europe is about right...

Jul 26, 2011 | 11:00 PM

chokeu2

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London, Rome, all just as bad.

In fact, London was even worse.

Jul 26, 2011 | 11:00 PM

chokeu2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bdeitemeyer

What site were you using to book tickets? That does seem absolutely ridiculous, wow.

At least 10 travel sites. Absolutely crazy.

Jul 26, 2011 | 11:02 PM

h20skier

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Don't you love your family? Just bite the bullet and take. Who cars about a few extra bucks.

You only live once and you can't take the cash with you

Jul 26, 2011 | 11:06 PM

chokeu2

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Believe it or not, I could get over it; my wife won't. No way she'll agree to those rates. Not while my daughter is only six.

Maybe we go down to Disney and blow it out.

Jul 26, 2011 | 11:23 PM

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You got your passport back?

Jul 26, 2011 | 11:24 PM

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I got just a shade under a grand for my round trip to Stuttgart (from Philly) for whatever its worth....ugh....

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