The short version
- Every price we show and confirm already includes all mandatory taxes and fees — there are no surprise charges at the end.
- Government taxes and fees are set by the U.S. and other governments and airports, and are passed on at cost.
- Our booking service fee is $0 to $100 per traveller and is always included in your total.
- Ask your travel expert for a full breakdown of taxes and fees before you pay.
1Government taxes and fees
These taxes and fees are added to airline tickets by governments and airports. The codes are the ones you may see in the tax breakdown on your e-ticket receipt.
| Description of tax or fee | Applies to | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Federal Excise TaxA percentage of the base fare on flights within the United States, including flights within the 225-mile buffer zone into Canada and Mexico. | U.S. domestic | US | 7.5% of base fare |
| U.S. Flight Segment TaxCharged per traveller for each domestic flight segment (one takeoff and one landing). Segments to or from certain rural airports are exempt. | U.S. domestic | ZP | $5.30 per segment* |
| September 11 Security FeeCollected for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on trips that begin at a U.S. airport. | U.S. domestic and international | AY | $5.60 one way, max $11.20 round trip |
| Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)Set by each U.S. airport to fund airport improvements, charged for the airports where you board. | U.S. domestic and international | XF | Up to $4.50 per airport, max $18 round trip |
| Alaska and Hawaii Travel Facilities TaxA lower-rate tax on certain flights departing Alaska or Hawaii, charged instead of the full international tax. | Flights from Alaska and Hawaii | US | $11.70 per departure* |
| U.S. International Transportation TaxCharged on international flights arriving in or departing from the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. | International | US | $23.40 each way* |
| U.S. Customs User FeeCollected for U.S. Customs and Border Protection on international flights arriving in the United States. | International | YC | $7.61 per arrival* |
| U.S. Immigration User FeeCollected on international arrivals to the United States, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. | International | XY | $7.00 per arrival |
| U.S. Agriculture Inspection Fee (APHIS)Collected for agricultural inspections on flights arriving from abroad, except from Canada. | International | XA | $3.98 per arrival* |
| Foreign taxes and airport feesDeparture taxes, airport, security and inspection fees and other charges set by other countries' governments and airports. | International | Varies | Varies by country |
- * Adjusted for inflation by the U.S. government. Amounts shown apply in 2026; customs and agriculture fees apply from October 1, 2026.
- All amounts are per traveller unless stated otherwise. The exact taxes for your trip depend on your route, connections and where your journey starts and ends.
2Our service fees
| Service | Applies to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booking service feeFor searching fares across airlines, making your booking and supporting you before and during your trip. The amount depends on the cabin, the trip type (one way, round trip or multi-city), the number of airlines and how complex the itinerary is. | U.S. domestic and international | $0 to $100 per traveller** |
- ** Charged per ticketed traveller, including adults, seniors, students, children and infants with a ticket.
- Our booking service fee is always included in the price we show and in the total your travel expert confirms — it is never added at the end.
- It is non-refundable, except where the law requires a refund — for example, when an airline cancels or significantly changes your flight.
3Optional airline fees
Airlines charge separately for optional services that are not included in the fare, such as checked and carry-on bags (depending on your fare), seat selection, priority boarding, extra legroom, meals and Wi-Fi. These fees vary by airline, route and fare type. We tell you the baggage allowance and fees for your flights before you book.
4Fees after booking
If you change or cancel a ticket after it has been issued, airline fees, any difference in fare and our post-ticketing service fees may apply. We always tell you the total cost and wait for your approval before making any change.
5Important notes
- Government taxes and fees are set by governments and airports and can change without notice. Once your booking is confirmed, paid for and ticketed, your price will not change — except where a government introduces or increases a tax and the law allows it to be passed on.
- You only pay the final total price that your travel expert confirms and you approve.
- All prices are in US dollars. If your card is in another currency, your bank may convert the amount and charge foreign transaction fees.
- If you don't use a non-refundable ticket, some government taxes and fees may be refundable, depending on the airline's rules. Contact us before your flight departs and we will check for you.
6Contact us
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