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No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« on: July 24, 2011, 12:57:59 AM »
Due to The US House not giving re-authorization to the FAA, currently airlines aren't charging the goverment tax on tickets.
Additionallly Amex has stopped charging tax on points transfers to domestic airlines.
If you were thinking of transferring points to CO, FLAG ect. now is the time...
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2011, 01:01:42 AM »
Quote from: aussiebochur on July 24, 2011, 12:57:59 AM
Due to The US House not giving re-authorization to the FAA, currently airlines aren't charging the goverment tax on tickets.
Additionallly Amex has stopped charging tax on points transfers to domestic airlines.
If you were thinking of transferring points to CO, FLAG ect. now is the time...

Cool. How much of a ticket is taxes? Can we get a sample?

Is this for both revenue and award tickets?

FLAG?
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2011, 01:03:17 AM »
All the major airlines have raised ticket prices to negate the tax savings.
I think just Spirit didn't.

But it is a good time to transfer AMEX to CO or DL with no taxes.
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2011, 01:05:09 AM »
Wow this is awesome I'm gonna transfer my amex points to co now! How long will this be for?
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2011, 01:08:15 AM »
Quote from: Dan on July 24, 2011, 01:03:17 AM
All the major airlines have raised ticket prices to negate the tax savings.
I think just Spirit didn't.

But it is a good time to transfer AMEX to CO or DL with no taxes.
Earlier today Delta hadn't raised, seems now they have
Apparently Virgin America, Alaska and Frontier still haven't...
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2011, 02:06:24 AM »
This no tax issue just saved me $200+ .
I booked two one BF award tkts on CO for my wife an I to tlv . I was trying with no avail to not pay the infant 10% charge. Ended up costing $358. I called back tonight, rebooked the baby onto my reservation and the taxes came to about $150.
 Called again to cancel the baby on my wifes reservation. Refunded with no probs.

Thank you uncle sam.

(i asked several times why there was any charge at all if the infant was just taxes, after getting $200 off, i wasnt gonna be too pushy.)

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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2011, 07:13:59 AM »
I purchased an infant paper ticket from Delta about 2 weeks ago which the taxes were $281.60 for a one way from TLV to JFK in business. I called now and they said that there are no refunds and if I were to book the same ticket now it would be $218.
They said that I can call up the IRS and ask them for a refund.
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2011, 08:24:28 AM »
so, i called to cancel and rebook my infant ticket on a ow mia-jfk-tlv with aa/ly.   i had originally paid $179.  now they want $414... i told them i'm not ready to book it now and hung up.      it seems like they must have sold me a coach ticket for him originally.       am i gonna have problems checking in at the airport? (the flights not until pesach)     should i just rebook it now as a business one and at least save the $150 in taxes and not risk having to pay a ton later on at the airport?     
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2011, 11:55:16 AM »
Quote from: Aben on July 24, 2011, 07:13:59 AM
I purchased an infant paper ticket from Delta about 2 weeks ago which the taxes were $281.60 for a one way from TLV to JFK in business. I called now and they said that there are no refunds and if I were to book the same ticket now it would be $218.
They said that I can call up the IRS and ask them for a refund.
I would call back again and try to get it refunded.

Quote from: yare on July 24, 2011, 08:24:28 AM
so, i called to cancel and rebook my infant ticket on a ow mia-jfk-tlv with aa/ly.   i had originally paid $179.  now they want $414... i told them i'm not ready to book it now and hung up.      it seems like they must have sold me a coach ticket for him originally.       am i gonna have problems checking in at the airport? (the flights not until pesach)     should i just rebook it now as a business one and at least save the $150 in taxes and not risk having to pay a ton later on at the airport?     
I think you'll be fine.  They care more that it has a ticket that the class its in...after all its not taking up a seat.
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2011, 12:01:55 PM »
Will this last for an extended period of time,or will this "deal" die soon
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2011, 12:15:23 PM »
Quote from: bades on July 24, 2011, 12:01:55 PM
Will this last for an extended period of time,or will this "deal" die soon
Soon.
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2011, 12:46:23 PM »
Quote from: Aben on July 24, 2011, 07:13:59 AM
I purchased an infant paper ticket from Delta about 2 weeks ago which the taxes were $281.60 for a one way from TLV to JFK in business. I called now and they said that there are no refunds and if I were to book the same ticket now it would be $218.
They said that I can call up the IRS and ask them for a refund.
i also got this the first time, with aa.   i then read bitbythedog's post and decided to go that route.  it happens to be my wife and i are on different pnr's. so i called and added the infant to hers. then called back and told them i had already put the infant to my wifes and wanted to cancel it on mine... she started saying it's nonrefundable but i explained how i just paid for the baby to go on my wifes etc etc      made $150 on the deal.       might be a bit more difficult to do on one pnr
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2011, 12:50:53 PM »
Quote from: yare on July 24, 2011, 12:46:23 PM
i also got this the first time, with aa.   i then read bitbythedog's post and decided to go that route.  it happens to be my wife and i are on different pnr's. so i called and added the infant to hers. then called back and told them i had already put the infant to my wifes and wanted to cancel it on mine... she started saying it's nonrefundable but i explained how i just paid for the baby to go on my wifes etc etc      made $150 on the deal.       might be a bit more difficult to do on one pnr
Nice, post a comment on the main site!
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2011, 12:59:31 PM »
Nice.
Thats exactly what i did. Baby was first booked on wifes tkt switched it to mine and refunded the wifes.

Glad i could be of help :)

Im thinking of booking a return flight that i need for april time right now to save me on the return flight too. Date changes on the same route are at no cost on CO.
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2011, 01:03:22 PM »
I just purchased 50K AA from AA to take me over 1 MM.

I saved the $75 federal tax fee...
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2011, 01:06:28 PM »
Quote from: David on July 24, 2011, 01:03:22 PM
I just purchased 50K AA from AA to take me over 1 MM.

I saved the $75 federal tax fee...
Very cool!
Congrats on lifetime Gold...time to get crackin' on Plat!

Post comments on the main site so more people can read/benefit!
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #17 on: July 24, 2011, 05:48:29 PM »
Quote from: bitbythedog on July 24, 2011, 12:59:31 PM
Nice.
Thats exactly what i did. Baby was first booked on wifes tkt switched it to mine and refunded the wifes.

Glad i could be of help :)

Im thinking of booking a return flight that i need for april time right now to save me on the return flight too. Date changes on the same route are at no cost on CO.
i have an award ticket tlv-jfk but im hesitant to book my infant since im hoping some better flights open up. does anyone know how free changes to a co award works if theres a ticketed infant on the res?
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2011, 01:00:11 AM »
hmmmmm.. i have a really good way of finding out.....

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/Contact/onepass/RewardReservations.aspx


:) good luck
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Re: No Goverment Tax on Airline Tickets and No Tax on Amex Transfers
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2011, 08:19:52 AM »
just flew delta from tlv-nyc and had to purchase an infant ticket,guess i missed out on this for the return because i already flew part of the trip? :(
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