Taxes and fees
- Travel duration: the length of time between take-off and landing
- Base fare: the price of the ticket minus taxes and surcharges
- Fuel charges (surcharges): the amount charged by the airlines to defray costs due to fluctuations in fuel prices
- Taxes and fees: the airport taxes included in the ticket, tourist taxes, September 11th security fees, international taxes and tariffs, and certain additional charges imposed on international flights by the airline
- Total fare: the cost of the ticket including the base fare, surcharges, taxes, and fees
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Name and description
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Applies to
| Code | Amount |
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Federal tax on domestic segments
Fare for each segment is adjusted for inflation
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Travel within the USA
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ZP
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US$3.70 |
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Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
Up to a maximum of 4 charges per itinerary at approved airports
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Travel from, within and to the USA
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XF
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US$4.50
Per airport
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September 11th Security Fee
(Federal Passenger Aviation Security Fee)
This is a tax of US$2.50 per flight boarded. It cannot exceed US$5.00 for outbound flights and US$10.00 for the entire trip
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Travel from, within and to the USA
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AY
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US$2.50
Per flight boarded |
| Federal International Transportation Tax - Arrival/Departure |
Travel to and from the USA and Puerto Rico |
US
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US$16.10 |
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Federal Fee for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
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Travel to the USA and Puerto Rico
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XA
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US$5.00 |
| Federal Immigration and Naturalization Fee |
Travel to the USA and Puerto Rico |
XY
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US$7.00 |
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Federal Customs Fee
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Travel to the USA and Puerto Rico
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YC
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US$5.50 |
International taxes and fees
Airport departure tax not applicable to the United States and Puerto Rico; foreigner taxes, inspection fees, tourism fees and security charges |
International |
Varies
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Up to US$179* |
Taxes and fees are subject to change.
*Approximate amount