| Name & Description | May Apply To | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Federal Segment Fee The per-segment fee is applicable to flights within the continental United States. |
U.S. Domestic and International | ZP | $6.00 |
|
U.S. Excise Tax
(aka U.S. Domestic Transportation Tax, U.S. Ticket Tax) Percentage of fare; applies to flights within the continental United States or Canada/Mexico's 225-mile buffer zones, and is prorated for flights between the continental United States and Alaska/Hawaii depending on transportation mileage in continental U.S. airspace. |
U.S. Domestic and International | US | 8% |
| Travel Facilities Tax (aka Alaska/Hawaii Ticket Tax) This applies to flying segments between the United States mainland and Alaska or Hawaii. |
U.S. Domestic and International | US | $11.10 |
| Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Variable costs up to $5 per aircraft for facility improvement. There are a limit of four surcharges per itinerary. |
U.S. Domestic and International | XF | Up to $18.00 |
| September 11th Security Fee (aka U.S. Passenger Civil Aviation Security Fee) $5.80 per one-way trip from a U.S. airport, $11.20 each round-trip; charges may apply several times for itineraries with breaks. |
U.S. Domestic and International | AY | $5.80 per one-way trip |
| U.S. International Transportation (Arrival/Departure) Tax Applicable to all international flights into or out of the United States, as well as flights between the United States (defined as the 50 states and the District of Columbia) and US territories and possessions such as Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands. |
International | US | $22.10 |
| U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) User Fee Applies to all flights departing from countries other than Canada and arriving in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the United States Virgin Islands. |
International | XA | $4.00 |
| U.S. Immigration and Inspection User Fee Applies to international immigrants in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. |
International | XY | $8.00 |
| U.S. Customs Inspection User Fee This pertains to international arrivals from outside of the United States Customs territory. |
International | YC | $7.50 |
| Foreign Government-Imposed Taxes and Fees and Foreign Airport Fees Foreign government-imposed taxes and fees include examination costs, security charges, and foreign airports exit taxes. |
International | Varies | up to several hundred dollars |
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