Taxes and Fees

Airline tickets, Cruiselines, and car rentals may include government-imposed taxes, airport charges, and service fees. These charges vary depending on itinerary, destination, and service type and are subject to change without prior notice. Below is a general overview of commonly applied taxes and fees.

Airline taxes & government fees

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 (U.S. Passenger Civil Aviation Security Fee) Charged for enhanced aviation security measures.	U.S. Domestic and International	AY	$5.60 per one-way trip (Maximum $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 the U.S. Virgin Islands.	International	US	$21.10
U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Fee Applied to international flights originating outside the U.S. (except Canada) and 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 the 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 that originate 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 Notes

Approximate Charges: All taxes, fees, and surcharges shown are approximate estimates and may change without prior notice depending on airline updates, government regulations, or market conditions.
Fare & Tax Variability: Government-imposed taxes and airport fees may vary based on your travel itinerary, destination, airline carrier, and applicable international regulations.
Service Fees: Any applicable service or transaction fees charged during the booking process are non-refundable once the payment has been processed.
Passenger Categories: Fare rules and applicable charges may differ based on passenger type, including Adult, Child, Infant, Student, Senior, and Military travelers.

Exceptions to Air Transaction Service Fees

Certain bookings may incur higher service fees depending on the complexity of the itinerary or fare class:

Business and First Class Bookings: Service fees may be up to $100 per passenger.
Multi-City Itineraries: Complex travel routes may incur service fees up to $100 per passenger.
Multi-Airline or High Risk Routes: Bookings involving multiple airlines or routes with higher fraud risk may include service fees up to $30 per passenger.