airline skymiles and memberships

[Englishman2010]

Of course you're saving money with the rewards .... you can't expect the airlines to include the taxes/fees. Plus every time you book a flight you are paying for them so you are just throwing money away if you don't use them.

I agree, but why do KLM want £110 in tax and fees for Uk to Amsterdam and Easyjet only want half of that for the flight, tax and fees?
I don't think reward schemes are worthwhile on shorthaul trips, but can stack up on langhaul trips if you book wisely and make use of promo's where possible. KLM do have some good promo's where you can book flights for half the usual reward miles, but you're still looking at over £300 in tax and other fees. Many people make the mistake of thinking you get it all for free, ie, no tax either