Egypt .is it classed as long haul

lynwestie

2007-03-04 13:43:56

Im a bit peeved. was expecting to pay the extra passenger duty but was assuming for Egypt it would be the extra £5 each . but XL has just taken £100 (20 x 5) as they say sharm is classed as long haul. is that right. anybody know

lyn

Everest

2007-03-04 13:51:49

We had to pay the long haul APD too.

Some people say if the flight is scheduled for 5hrs or more, then it is classed as LH
Other people say it's because the crew can't complete the return flight without going over their allowed flight time without a break.

I tend to go with the 5hr flight bit.

lynwestie

2007-03-04 13:56:22

thanks Ev. looks like i will have to cough up then

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I did have an email from XL but looks like i deleted it . was yours XL too

Everest

2007-03-04 14:16:23

Certainly was

doe

2007-03-04 14:34:12

Bad luck Lyn :cry:

I'm now wondering if I've got the correct travel insurance. I think you need different from short haul to long haul.

alanwall

2007-03-04 14:41:45

I recall chatting with a stewardess some years ago on a BA flight- she told me Cairo was the shortest long haul flight they do.

Everest

2007-03-04 15:12:20

I think you need different from short haul to long haul.

Not necessarily. It's normally done on whether it's Domestic, Europe or Worldwide. We only have European insurance, but it states that it also includes countries bordering the Mediterranean, which includes Egypt.

lynwestie

2007-03-04 15:16:32

yes our insurance with insure and go covers Egypt as Europe but i know some are different . when i got a quote from M+S they didnt cover Egypt under Europe. so I think its best to check chris.

lyn

badgerman1

2007-03-04 16:27:43

Regarding the costs, I believe the lower amount is only for countries within the EU (including the UK), see the BBC links on page 8 of the APD thread on the flight only / airline airports forum.

As for insurance, most companies class egypt as europe as it has a Med coastline, but worthwhile checking.

ali781

2007-03-04 16:31:42

i always thought long haul was 6 hours or more. thats what most holiday brochures say anyway.

Kiltman HT Mod

2007-03-04 16:39:58

First Choice use their upgraded planes on long haul routes but when we asked to upgrade to star class premium we were told that by them that Egypt is a short haul destination and that upgrade wasn't available.

Seems to me that companies are needing to clarify what the official classification of a LH route is.

Graham :shrug

Garin

2007-03-04 18:51:48

The escape tax has two rates one for flights within Europe and and the higher rate for flights outside Europe

lynwestie

2007-03-04 19:16:26

hmmmm .maybe i will check the appropriate govenment dept tomorrow to clarify if Egypt comes under their £40 long haul or £10 Europe rate. seems to be some confusion.

lyn

cant seem to find anything that actually clearly states the countries covered by the cheaper rate

doe

2007-03-04 20:36:17

Lyn

Ive just checked my panorama/mytravel invoice for my Egypt trip in April.
We have definately been charged 4 @ 40 pounds.

In the cost breakdown it was called ADP (NON-EU).

So I guess that answers it. :roll:

Jay Trip

2007-03-04 21:50:50

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My travel insurance class Sharm as Europe but other resorts in Egypt as worldwide!

lynwestie

2007-03-04 23:04:31

thanks everyone and thanks for checking that for me Chris. Looks like we are long haul then. never mind , another £100 easy come ,easy go

lyn

TAH-M

2007-03-05 08:17:56

My travel insurance class Sharm as Europe but other resorts in Egypt as worldwide!

And where does "His Tonyness" as Clarkson calls him, go on holiday then ???? :wink:

That would be about right!

Jay Trip

2007-03-05 09:50:20

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Never thought about that!.He was there when we were in Sharm and even the local drivers were complaining about the detours they had to make due to extra security!