Although I agree with you on hidden charges ASFKAP you'll find aviation pays remarkably little tax compared to other sectors of the economy. The Govt 'tourist' tax is very small compared to favorable tax on say aviation fuel, VAT etc. The tourist tax reduces other forms of tax but cannot be blamed for a fall in travelling numbers. In all honesty when any airline reports a fall in PAX numbers occuring what they are really saying is we got our forecasts wrong. But it sounds better if they blame something else.