This story is probably true - course it will happen when you put prices up an incredible 40-50% and companies like BA were not flying direct.
Pure price increase scam
Maybe they should put up the import tax on tanks, planes, subs, guns, bullets, jeeps, air force jets, military trucks, chinese made medals and ribbons............................
30's, non virgin - would not pay anything. She'd be lucky to get a man to take care of her for the rest of her life.
Explain to the family that you will be taking care of her for the rest of her life, that you will help the parents out financially on occasion and spend a lot on a good wedding for the relatives to see.