There is a $ 50 international award processing fee and you have to pay the taxes, but 30,000 US Airways miles + taxes + $ 50 is an amazing deal if it fits your plans! (themilesprofessor.com)
Once I select my dates, I can see the total cost of the trip: $ 143 (which includes $ 93 flight taxes and $ 50 award processing fee) and 35,000 miles. (themilesprofessor.com)
However, a fee like US Airway's «Award processing fee,» or AA, UA and US's «Close in ticketing fee,» are both examples of fees I feel are excessive. (milenomics.com)