When you are buying tickets there are several things you should watch for so that you don’t get ripped off, especially when you are buying online! One of the things you will see often on websites is that fees are included. Most people think that is great and don’t think about it again until they get their ticket and wonder what happened! Generally, taxes are not counted as fees.
Taxes can add up a lot and surprise you when they are added on. Watch for a statement that says that taxes are excluded from the price – it is likely to be somewhere you do not expect it. If fees are not included you should find out what fees will be added on. It is amazing what kinds of fees they can find to add on to your ticket, especially if you are travelling abroad. There are often departure fees and in some countries you may even encounter a credit card fee. It is best if you have your cash on hand when you arrive to avoid this kind of fee. The bottom line is, you need to read the terms of your ticket carefully before you hit the purchase button. Tickets are most often non-refundable so be careful!
