Airline Fees and Taxes Explained: What to Know for Travelzoo Deals
Read this guide carefully. It provides an overview of potential additional fees and taxes that may apply when booking flights, air-inclusive vacations, or cruises on Travelzoo.
Government Fees and Taxes
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that all airfare pricing—including flights, air-inclusive packages, and cruises—displays the total cost, incorporating government taxes and mandatory fees.
Common government taxes on flights include:
Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs): Up to $18 USD per itinerary, with minimums as low as $4.50.
Federal Excise Tax: 7.5% of the base airfare.
Segment Fee: Up to $4.00 USD per flight segment (one takeoff and landing).
September 11th Security Fee: $5.60 USD per one-way flight. Additional fees apply for layovers exceeding 4 hours domestically or 12 hours internationally (including to/from Alaska and Hawaii).
U.S. and International Departure/Arrival Charges: Up to $200 USD, depending on the itinerary.
Additional Fees
The following fees may apply based on booking method, itinerary, or other factors:
Baggage Fees: Airlines often charge for checked or carry-on bags ($15–$200 per segment), overweight (over 50 lbs), or oversize luggage (up to $450 internationally). Check individual airline websites for details.
Links to baggage and fee policies:
Domestic Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- Allegiant Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Frontier Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- JetBlue Airways
- JetSuiteX
- Republic Airways
- Silver Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- Spirit Airlines
- Sun Country
- United Airlines
International Airlines
- Aer Lingus
- Aeroflot
- Aeromexico
- Air Asia
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Air India
- Air Jamaica
- Air New Zealand
- Air Tahiti Nui
- Air Transat
- Alitalia
- All Nippon Airways
- Asiana
- Avianca
- British Airways
- Caribbean Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Airways
- Cayman Airways
- China Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- China Southern Airlines
- Condor
- Copa Airlines
- easyJet
- El Al
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad
- EVA Air
- Fiji Airways
- Finnair
- Hainan Airlines
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- Interjet
- Japan Airlines
- Jet Airways
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Korean Air
- La Compagnie
- LATAM Airlines
- Level Air
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Malaysian Airlines
- Norwegian
- Porter Airlines
- Qantas Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- Ryanair
- SAS
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Sunwing
- Swiss Airlines
- TAP
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Vueling
- WestJet
- XL Airways
Shipping & Handling Fees: Some providers charge for paper tickets or specific transactions.
Service Fees: Travelzoo partners may add booking or service fees.
Itinerary Changes, Cancellations, Refunds: Change fees up to $500 USD (plus fare difference if applicable), varying by carrier and rules.
Visa Fees: Not included in packages; check with providers or U.S. Department of State.
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