Airline Taxes

The number of hidden airline fees you pay in North America have caused many to look for alternate forms of transportation. Here’s a brief overview of the charges that make the money fly out of your wallet:

Canada:

Air Travel Security tax: ($12 each way, $24 round trip)

NAV Canada Surcharges: $20 round trip within Canada, $15 round trip to U.S.

Fuel Surcharges: Approx. $15 in Canada one way, depending on the current price of oil. $27-30 one way for U.S. flights.

Airport Improvement Fee: Can be up to $15 or more, depending on the airport

G.S.T.: added to the cost of your ticket.

Insurance Surcharges: $3 each way

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Travelling to the U.S:

Sept. 11 Security Fee: $10 roundtrip.

Passenger Facility Charges: $18 (equivalent to Cdn. Airport Improvement Fee)

Air Traffic Control Segment Tax: Up to $3

Excise Taxes: 7.5%

Immigration Fee: $7

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International Travel:

Departure/arrival, customs, immigration fees: as high as $136.

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P.S: In recent budget some charges were reduced.