Been looking at sites on-line for overseas ticket, most of the time the "fees" and "taxes" are extra, but the $$ amount isn't actually mentioned. How do I figure out how much more to add to the initial cost of the ticket?

<BR> <BR>Hey: <BR> <BR>Good question. Unfortunately, not all airports charge the same fee. The only way I've found is to first get the exact flight, then go to the specific airline's reservation page and request the same ticket. The airline page will quote the "real" price. The difference between the two prices is the sum of the tax and landing fee.

What websites are you using? Most I've used give actual total prices before you book (travelocity, itn, delta). Beware priceline which adds taxes to your winning bid. <BR> <BR>I wouldn't worry so much about airport fees as these are usually nominal, but taxes for overseas flights can be high. For instance, for a recently purchased ticket from ATL to Nice, the total price was $473, of which $60 (or 13% of what I paid) was taxes.

<BR> <BR>Technically, Brian, you are correct. But when shopping for prices (that is, not actually booking), Travelocity, et al, provide only the ticket price. For instance, a coast-to-coast price quoted at $198 will be $216 (or $220 or whatever) when one actually tries to buy the ticket.

I disagree. When shopping for ticket prices on Travelocity using their "9 best intineraries" or "search by schedule" the taxes and fees are included in the quote. And this doesn't require commencing the buying process. <BR> <BR>If you're referring to their "best fare finder" function, then you're right for the first price they show you. But when you continue and choose your actual dates and times, you'll get an all-inclusive quote. <BR> <BR>You make a good point about checking the airlines web site for the price of the same flight - many are currently offering 5-10% off the "quoted" price if you book directly on their web site.

<BR> <BR>Thanks. You're right again. Did not know that.