- Jan 30, 2001
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My 90 year old mother in law is in the hospital in Montreal so my wife has to fly up there as she can't find out anything about what is going on with her from here. I knew up front the airfare would be ridiculous but I didn't expect that $124.00 of it would be taxes and fees!
U.S. Customs User Fee: 5.50
U.S. Immigration User Fee: 7.00
U.S. APHIS User Fee: 5.00
U.S. Federal Transportation Tax: 50.33
U.S. Flight Segment Tax: 7.60
September 11th Security Fee: 2.50
Canadian Security Charge: 12.80
Canada Airport Improvement Fee: 25.10
Canada Goods and Services Tax: 1.30
Canada - Quebec Sales Tax: 2.50
U.S. Passenger Facility Charge: 4.50
On top of that is another $92.00 in taxes and fees for the rental car which is about 82% of the $113.00 rental of the car itself.
Good Grief!
U.S. Customs User Fee: 5.50
U.S. Immigration User Fee: 7.00
U.S. APHIS User Fee: 5.00
U.S. Federal Transportation Tax: 50.33
U.S. Flight Segment Tax: 7.60
September 11th Security Fee: 2.50
Canadian Security Charge: 12.80
Canada Airport Improvement Fee: 25.10
Canada Goods and Services Tax: 1.30
Canada - Quebec Sales Tax: 2.50
U.S. Passenger Facility Charge: 4.50
On top of that is another $92.00 in taxes and fees for the rental car which is about 82% of the $113.00 rental of the car itself.
Good Grief!