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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 3:21 pm
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HLCinCOU
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Originally Posted by flyingeph12


My guess is that the $47 is the “Transportation Tax” and the “Security Fee” (I.e., the September 11 fee). Together, they’re close to $47. None of the Peruvian taxes should be waived, nor should the facility charges. I don’t think the US customs fees are waived. For international flights, the tax is different—a flat $18.30 each direction, rather than 7.5%.
Yep, you're exactly right. The agent said $47 on the phone, but the voucher actually just arrived in email, and it's $47.80, which is exactly those two taxes. Thanks.
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