FEES HERE, FEES THERE, FEES FEES EVERYWHERE!

A few days ago, the hubby and I have decided to go on a mini two-week vacation with the kids before he starts work. So I've been given the duty of deal-finder for airfare. I went to every single airline's websites and other travel websites to find any good deals. A few hours later, I was very excited to find a pretty reasonable price for tickets: $129 going to our destination and $130 to come back. I realized that another $100+ will be added for taxes and whatever fees. Little did I know, they charge travelers so many different fees now.

Here is a list of the different charges they put on top of the base rate:

• Surcharges - $15.00
• Canada Airport Improvement Fee (really?!) - $20.00
• USA Transportation Tax - $39.00
• US Agriculture Fee - $6.20
• Air Travelers Security Charge - $7.94
• US Passenger Facility Charge - $5.58
• Canada Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST) - $21.30
• September 11 Security Fee - $6.20 (WTH?! Will this fee assure me that no terrorist will board our flight?!)
• USA Immigration User Fee - $8.67

After adding everything up, I decided that it wasn't a good deal anymore. So I'm still on the hunt for cheap airfare :-( But either way, we're leaving end of April for some Fun in the Sun! And finally, I'll be able to step into the LAND where dreams come true and go Casino-ing in the Land of Casinos! Oh and the few things I'm really looking forward to: Jollibee, Chow King, Red Ribbon and Goldilocks!