In message , at 20:35:42 on Tue, 24
Jan 2012, " remarked:
It is possible that you were looking at a fare quoted by a budget
airline. Many of them, as part of their sales gimmick, have in the past
advertised very low fares but have not always note all the taxes.

I've just looked up a ticket from Birmingham, UK to Germany on Lufthansa
(chosen because that's the most recent route I flew using my own money)
and while it's true there's a rule now about prices being shown as "all
inclusive"[1] the cheapest available fare in a month's time is over £400
return (and business class more like £1000).

So their advertising of "from £49" [each way] is what lures the customer
in. I don't think planning only one month ahead is an unrealistic
expectation, it's what I'd normally do if flying on business.

[1] in their own words 'including taxes, fees and charges'
--
Roland Perry