Bulgaria Ski discussion board

fuel tax

snowfish hunters Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 21:52

fuel tax

Hi everyone.

Does anyone have any idea if those of us flying in and out of bg. from Feb 1st will have to pay the new extra plane fuel tax? ( we tried a search and couldn't find any previous posts on the site) We are flying back on the 2nd and were wondering if we should contact the tour company or airline to see if bg. flights are included in the tax. Although if we weren't allowed to return home due to non payment of extra tax bill prior to leaving the UK we don't feel this would be ...
Hi everyone.

Does anyone have any idea if those of us flying in and out of bg. from Feb 1st will have to pay the new extra plane fuel tax? ( we tried a search and couldn't find any previous posts on the site) We are flying back on the 2nd and were wondering if we should contact the tour company or airline to see if bg. flights are included in the tax. Although if we weren't allowed to return home due to non payment of extra tax bill prior to leaving the UK we don't feel this would be a big problem. Another week to ski would be lovely! Confused

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Hornster Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 21:55

re: fuel tax

As I understand from another forum, Easyjet have started emailing their passengers asking for an additional tax in relation to this new tax - honest.
snowfish hunters Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 22:10

re: fuel tax

Thanks Hornster. Maybe we'll go ahead and check before we leave next week.
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 22:11

re: fuel tax

the same.best to contact the flight company yourself.Heard that some of them can even refuse if the payment was not done in advance.Is that true
the swiss Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 22:12

re: fuel tax

can confirm.....letters from agents have gone out.....
kiwi1 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 22:25

re: fuel tax

Check with your tour operator.. The tax is on out bound flights and only comes in to play on the 1st of Feb. If you fly out before then but return after the 1st you will not have to pay.
snowfish hunters Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-13-07 22:48

re: fuel tax

Thanks very much for that Kiwi1 Very Happy