Here’s a clean, traveler-friendly rewrite of the taxes and fees section for TraveloWander, retaining all the important details while making it easier to understand and consistent in tone:
✈️ Government Taxes and Airline Fees Breakdown
When booking with TraveloWander, your final price may include the following government-mandated taxes and fees. These apply based on your travel route and are collected by the relevant authorities.
|
Name |
Description |
Applies To |
Code |
Amount |
|
U.S. Federal Segment Fee |
Charged per flight segment within the continental U.S. |
U.S. Domestic & International |
ZP |
$5.20 per segment |
|
U.S. Excise Tax (aka Domestic Transportation Tax) |
7.5% of base fare for flights within the continental U.S. or Canada/Mexico border zones. For flights to/from Alaska or Hawaii, it's prorated based on U.S. mainland miles. |
U.S. Domestic & International |
US |
7.50% of fare |
|
Travel Facilities Tax (Alaska/Hawaii Ticket Tax) |
Applied to flights between the continental U.S. and Alaska or Hawaii. |
U.S. Domestic & International |
US |
$11.40 per segment |
|
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) |
Charged by airports for facility improvements. Varies by airport, capped at 4 charges per trip. |
U.S. Domestic & International |
XF |
Up to $18.00 total |
|
September 11th Security Fee |
TSA-imposed security fee of $5.60 per one-way trip originating at a U.S. airport. May apply more than once on trips with stopovers. |
U.S. Domestic & International |
AY |
$5.60 per one-way |
|
U.S. International Arrival/Departure Tax |
Charged on all international flights arriving in or departing from the U.S., including U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
International |
US |
$22.90 |
|
APHIS Inspection Fee |
U.S. Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service fee for flights arriving in the U.S. (except from Canada). |
International |
XA |
$3.71 |
|
U.S. Immigration Fee |
Applied to all international arrivals into the U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
International |
XY |
$7.00 |
|
U.S. Customs Inspection Fee |
For all international flights arriving from outside the U.S. Customs territory. |
International |
YC |
$7.20 |
|
Foreign Government & Airport Fees |
Varies by country; may include departure taxes, security charges, or airport facility fees imposed by foreign governments or airports. |
International |
Varies |
Varies – up to several hundred USD |
💡 Note:
These charges are mandatory and added to your fare as part of the total price. TraveloWander includes them in your booking summary for full transparency—no hidden surprises.
