Ok, so I am back home now after flying SCL-LIM (BA-issued ticket) connecting to a LIM-MIA-DEN ticket with AA. We stayed airside the entire time we were at LIM. The check-in agent in SCL advise me that I should be able to get a refund of the Peruvian Departure Tax (HW) by contacting AA post-travel with the requisite proof (boarding passes, ticket numbers, etc).
So I just called AA and spoke to the international award desk. After many times being placed on hold I was told that there are actually two taxes for departures from Lima: 1) a $30.74 HW tax that is a part of AA tickets and 2) a $31 departure tax payable in cash at the airport. Seemed a bit fishy to me.
While I had her on the phone I had her give me a full breakdown of taxes on the ticket. She came up with the same thing provided higher in the thread:
Originally Posted by
Austinrunner
For LIM -> MIA -> DEN on an award ticket:
Peru Airport Departure Tax (HW) $30.74
US Customs Fee (YC) $5.50
US Immigration Fee (XY) $7.00
USDA APHIS Fee (XA) $5.00
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) $2.50
TOTAL: $50.74
I find it unlikely that there are really two departure taxes (of nearly the same amount) like she insisted. What should I do? Hang up and call again?
Another important question: Does the IATA tax exemption for transit passengers apply if the passenger has a separate inbound and outbound ticket?