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Taxes & Fees

Overview

Understanding Travel Taxes & Fees

Flight tickets, cruise bookings, and car rentals may include government-imposed taxes, airport charges, and service fees. These costs vary depending on your travel itinerary, destination, and selected services, and may change without prior notice.

Airline Taxes & Government Fees

Below is a general overview of commonly applicable airline and government charges.

Name & Description May Apply To Code Amount
Security & Insurance Surcharge (Israeli Carriers) Applies to all Israeli-operated flights, even if travel does not originate or end in Israel. Each Way AP $4.00
Travel Facilities Tax (Alaska/Hawaii Ticket Tax) Charged on select flights to or from Alaska and/or Hawaii. U.S. Domestic and International US $10.60 (One Way) / $21.20 (Round Trip)*
U.S. Flight Segment Tax (Domestic) Charged per flight segment on itineraries that include travel within the United States. U.S. Domestic and International ZP $4.80 per segment*
U.S. Excise Tax (U.S. Domestic Transportation Tax) Applied to flights within the U.S. and within designated buffer zones near Canada and Mexico. U.S. Domestic US 7.5% of airfare*
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Airport-imposed fee used for facility improvements. A maximum of four PFCs may be charged per itinerary. Per Arrival in the U.S. XF $4.50 per charge*
September 11th Security Fee Charged for enhanced aviation security measures. U.S. Domestic and International AY $5.60 per one-way trip (Max $11.20 round trip)*
U.S. International Transportation Tax Levied on all international flights arriving in or departing from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands. International US $21.10
U.S. APHIS Fee Applied to international flights originating outside the U.S. (except Canada) arriving in the U.S. or its territories. International XA $3.83
U.S. Immigration User Fee Charged on all international arrivals to the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands. International XY $7.00
U.S. Customs User Fee Applies to passengers arriving in the U.S. or Puerto Rico on flights originating outside U.S. territories. International YC $6.52
International Taxes & Airport Fees Includes foreign government, airport, and security charges imposed by international authorities. International Varies May range up to several hundred dollars*
Online Service Fees (Non-Refundable) Charged per passenger type for airline bookings. U.S. Domestic and International Fees Up to $30 per passenger
Online Hotel Transaction Service Fee Charged per room, per night. All Hotels Fees Up to $35 per night
Online Car Rental Transaction Service Fee Charged per rental. All Car Rentals Fees $14.00 per rental

Important Information

  • Estimated Charges: All taxes, fees, and surcharges displayed are approximate and subject to change without prior notice due to airline updates, government regulations, or market conditions.
  • Variation in Fares & Taxes: Government taxes and airport fees may differ based on your route, destination, airline, and applicable international travel regulations.
  • Service Fees: Any service or transaction fees applied during the booking process are non-refundable once payment has been successfully completed.
  • Passenger Categories: Fare rules and applicable charges may vary depending on passenger type, including Adult, Child, Infant, Student, Senior, and Military travelers.

Exceptions to Air Transaction Service Fees

Certain bookings may include higher service fees based on itinerary complexity or fare type:

Business & First Class

Service fees may be charged up to $100 per passenger

Multi-City Itineraries

Complex travel plans may incur fees up to $100 per passenger

Multi-Airline / High-Risk Routes

Multiple airlines or high-risk routes may include fees up to $30 per passenger