In Reply to: These prices have shot up for us that posted by nessie on Saturday, 14. January 2006 at 03:32 Bali Time:
ago!
Eastern States Airfares with Garuda are just $699.00 in basic season and this has a small amount towards accommodation built-in. The main factor influencing overall price of tickets/packages is the Tax component due to ever-increasing Fuel Surcharges.
Around 18 Months to 2 years ago, total Tax was just $30.00 whereas it's around $200.00 with Garuda. If you think this is high, you should check the Tax/Surcharges for a Qantas ticket!
It's NOT a case of "monopoly" - rather "reality"!!
On-going unsustainable fares will see the ultimate demise of an airline - as in the case of Air Paradise International.
We should be grateful that Garuda Indonesia, and also Qantas/Australian are still offering fares at levels which should encourage people back to Bali.