YourFareBuddy – Taxes and Fees Overview

Name & Description	Applicable To	Code	Estimated Amount
Security & Insurance Surcharge (Israeli Carriers)	Flights operated by Israeli carriers, including routes not originating from or landing in Israel	AP	$4.00 per leg
Alaska/Hawaii Travel Facilities Tax	Flights to/from Alaska or Hawaii	US	$10.60 one-way / $21.20 round-trip
U.S. Domestic Segment Fee	Each segment of a domestic U.S. flight	ZP	$4.80 per segment
U.S. Excise Ticket Tax	U.S. mainland travel; includes certain routes to/from Canada and Mexico within a 225-mile buffer	US	7.5% of airfare
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)	Assessed by specific U.S. airports to fund infrastructure projects	XF	Up to $4.50 per stop, max 4 per itinerary
U.S. September 11th Security Fee	Charged for each enplanement on U.S. and foreign air carriers	AY	$5.60 each way, up to $11.20 per round trip
U.S. International Travel Tax	For flights arriving or departing from the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands	US	$21.10
APHIS Inspection Fee	International flights landing in the U.S. (excluding Canadian origin)	XA	$3.83
Immigration Processing Fee	International arrivals into the U.S. and territories	XY	$7.00
Customs Processing Fee	Applies to international entries into the U.S., excluding U.S. territories	YC	$6.52
International Departure/Arrival Taxes	Vary by destination; includes charges from foreign governments and airports	Varies	May total several hundred USD
Airfare Booking Service Fee	Applies to each traveler; varies by fare class and trip complexity	Fees	Up to $30.00 per person
Hotel Booking Service Fee	Assessed per night, per room	Fees	Up to $35.00
Car Rental Booking Service Fee	Applied once per rental transaction	Fees	$14.00

Additional Notes

Passenger categories include: adult, child, infant, student, senior, and military personnel.
Government-imposed taxes are subject to modification without prior notice.
Service fees for processing transactions are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Service Fee Exceptions

Business or First Class fares: Up to $100 per passenger
Multi-city bookings: May incur fees up to $100 per traveler
Trips involving multiple airlines or high-risk destinations: Fees may reach up to $30 per traveler

For further information on current fees and taxes relevant to your travel itinerary, please refer to the final cost breakdown during the booking process or contact our support team.

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