Info on Airfare Fees & Taxes

Unless otherwise indicated, prices and deals listed on BabyBoomerTrips.com may incur additional taxes, charges and government-imposed fees. The following overview lists some types of taxes and fees that may apply to your fare:

Passenger Facility Charges: Depending on the itinerary, Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs) of up to $18 USD may apply.

Federal Excise Tax/Segment Fee: A federal excise tax or segment fee of up to $3.70 USD applies per flight segment, if it is not included in the advertised fare. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing.

September 11th Security Fee: A September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 USD applies per flight segment. A flight segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing.

U.S. or International Departure and Arrival Charges: Depending on the itinerary, the fare may be subjected to U.S. or international government-imposed taxes and fees of up to $200 USD.

Shipping & Handling Fees: Some travel companies and agents may impose shipping and/or handling fees for paper tickets or for certain types of transactions.

Service Fee: Companies listing deals on DunhillVacations.com may charge a service fee.

Itinerary Changes/Cancellations/Refunds: If permitted for the fare, itinerary changes may incur a change fee of up to $150 USD. This change fee will vary by market, carrier and specific fare rule.

Baggage Fees: Checked bags may incur an additional fee, depending on airline and/or itinerary. These fees range from $15 - $45 each way. Airlines also may charge fees for any overweight or oversized bags, typically bags over 50 pounds. More information can be found on the individual airlines' websites.

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