Taxes and Fees

Taxes and Fees – VJS Travel

The price of a flight includes more than just the plane ticket. Included as well are airport fees and government taxes. These surcharges are beyond the control of VJS Travel and the airlines. They are gathered by airports and authorities. Below is a brief rundown of the several domestic and international taxes and levies that could be imposed on your ticket purchase.

U.S. Federal Segment Fee

This per-segment cost applies to domestic flights within the United States. It covers journeys originating or terminating in the US as well as those traveling internationally.

Code: ZP
Amount: $5.20 per flight segment

Domestic Transportation Tax, Ticket Tax, and Excise Tax in the United States

This tax will be applied based on the price of your airfare. Considered pertinent for:

Domestic transportation flights
Air travel within the US and those countries with neighboring international buffer zones, such as Canada and Mexico

Country of origin: USA
In sum: 7.5% of the cost of the ticket

Alaska/Hawaii Ticket Tax and Transportation Facilities Tax

Flights departing from the US mainland and landing in either Hawaii or Alaska are subject to this fee.

Country of origin: USA
Price: $11.40 per unit

Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)

The purpose of this charge is to finance the improvement of airport infrastructure. The airport decides on the fee.

A maximum of $4.50 for the airport fee
You are permitted a maximum of four charges per itinerary
Code: XF
The most that can be achieved is $18.00

September 11th Security Fee

(also known as U.S. Passenger Civil Aviation Security Fee)

Make a one-way payment of $5.60 or a round-trip payment of $11.20 to assist with U.S. aviation security efforts. There may be multiple instances of the charge for itineraries that incorporate layovers.

Code: AY
Cost: $5.60 for each return journey

U.S. Foreign Arrival/Departure Tax on Transportation

This fee applies to all international flights into and out of the United States
It costs $22.90 to fly from the US to US territory like the Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico

The American Veterinary Health Institute (APHIS) Assessment Process

This fee applies to flights arriving at the following airports from countries other than the United States (excluding Canada):

American national
Possession of the island
U.S. Virgin Islands

Code: XA
Amount: $3.84

U.S. Immigration and Inspection Fee

As soon as you touch down at any of these major airports:

American national
Ponce Island in the United States
American Virgin Islands

Code: XY
The price is $7

The Expense of a U.S. Customs Inspection

This applies to travelers from other nations who arrive in the United States and need to go through customs.

Code: YC
Amount: $7.39

Government Fees for Airports and Other Countries

Government fees levied on airports and tourists in many countries can add to the cost of international travel. These charges can include:

Security fees
Assessment of expenses
Taxes are often paid before the aircraft departs

These costs vary by airport and nation and might be anywhere from a few hundred to several hundred thousand dollars.

Important things to know

All taxes and fees are determined by government agencies and airports
Neither VJS Travel nor its agents have any say over these amounts
You have paid for these costs when you bought your ticket
Tax amounts can vary at any moment due to changes in regulations
When compared to domestic flights, international flights usually involve greater taxes and fees

Justifications for price variations

ChangAircraft schedule
Stopovers
Where you start or end the journey
The latest pronouncements from the government
Rules pertaining to aviation

Due to this, there can be a little difference between the initially displayed search results and the final confirmed pricing.

Need help understanding your fare?

If you have any questions or concerns about the booking process, especially about taxes, fees, or whether they are included in your ticket price, the friendly staff at VJS Travel is available 24/7 to help you out. Tourists should be aware of the full scope of their purchases, in our opinion.