What are the tax details of my Belfast-Sydney flight?

Simon Calder answers your questions on flight taxes, passport expiration and Scotland’s peak fare trial

Lufthansa offer decent deals for the route despite passengers having to pay airport charges (Getty)

Q I am flying on a Lufthansa-booked ticket bought from Expedia from Belfast City Airport to Sydney via Frankfurt next year, in first class. I am interested in the proportion of my fare that comprises taxes and charges. I have asked Expedia to provide me with a meaningful breakdown of the associated taxes and charges. All they will provide is an overall price for the taxes and charges. Do you know of any other way I can get the information? Lufthansa has referred me back to Expedia.

James K

A Until you asked me this question, I didn’t realise that Lufthansa offered such excellent deals on the route. I have priced up the round-trip from Belfast for May, booking direct through the German airline, and the price is £6,296 return; on Qantas from London Heathrow, the cost is more than 50 per cent higher.