Hi all
I'm looking at a roundtrip award ticket JFK-GIG-JFK, and on AAdvantage and BA Avios, the taxes are both $56.46. However, booking the same ticket on JAL Mileage Bank cost $96.56. This is because JAL is charging the following, whereas BA and AA aren't:
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF)
$4.50
US International Departure Tax (US)
$17.80
US International Arrival Tax (US)
$17.80
The normal taxes, totalling $56.46, are:
US September 11th Security Fee (AY)
$5.60
Brazil Embarkation Fee (BR)
$34.40
US Customs Fee (YC)
$5.50
US Immigration Fee (XY)
$7.00
USDA APHIS Fee (XA)
$3.96
Why is JAL charging extra taxes?