Taxes & Fees

Last Updated: September 8, 2025

When booking travel through Air1Fares.com, certain taxes and fees may apply in addition to the base fare. These charges are mandated by government authorities, airports and airlines service policies.

Below is a breakdown of commonly applicable taxes along with fees and charges.

U.S. Government Taxes & Fees

Name & Description Applies To Code Amount
U.S. Federal Segment Fee - Per-segment fee on flights within the continental U.S. U.S. Domestic & International ZP $5.20
U.S. Excise Tax (a.k.a. Domestic Transportation Tax) - 7.5% of the base fare. U.S. Domestic & International US 7.50%
Travel Facilities Tax - Applies to flights between continental U.S. and Alaska/Hawaii. U.S. Domestic & International US $11.40
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) - Airport improvement fee. U.S. Domestic & International XF Up to $18.00
September 11th Security Fee - $5.60 per one-way trip. U.S. Domestic & International AY $5.60 per one-way
U.S. International Transportation Tax - Applies to all international flights to/from U.S. International US $22.90
U.S. APHIS User Fee - Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service fee. International XA $3.96
U.S. Immigration User Fee - For international arrivals. International XY $7.00
U.S. Customs User Fee - For international arrivals. International YC $7.20
Foreign Government & Airport Fees - Imposed by foreign governments/airports. International Varies Up to several hundred dollars

Air1Fares.com Service Fees

In addition to government taxes and airline-imposed charges, Air1Fares.com may apply service fees depending on the type of booking.

  • Multi-City Trips: Up to $100.00 per passenger
  • Multi-Airline Trips / High-Risk Routes: Up to $50.00 per passenger
  • Certain Airlines: Up to $40.00 per passenger
  • Nearby Airport & Alternative Date Searches: Up to $50.00 per passenger
  • Fusion Fares: Up to $100.00 per passenger
  • Customer Care Center Bookings:
    1. Between $10.00 and $200.00
    2. Senior Citizens: Up to $100.00
    3. May include premium package benefits

Important Notes & Disclaimers

  • All transaction service fees are non refundable and are subject to change without notice.
  • Taxes and fees imposed by the government may change without advance notice.
  • Service fees are converted to your local currency at the time of payment.
  • Final total price at checkout includes all applicable taxes along with fees and charges.
  • YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE FINAL TOTAL PRICE AS QUOTED, REGARDLESS OF ANY CHANGES OR VARIANCE IN THE FEES.
  • Please go through the final total price with utmost care before confirming your booking.
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