Originally Posted by
Chugach
I don’t think it will impact YVR-ANC on AC too much.
BLI-ANC is a route that gets a big boost by avoiding the U.S. & Canadian inspection charges on a CAN/USA/CAN itinerary, much like Buffalo-MIA vs. Toronto-MIA. From ITA Matrix for AC YVR-ANC-YVR:
Canadian Goods and Services Tax (XG)CA$26.61
United States Immigration User Fee (XY)CA$9.30
United States Customs User Fee (YC)CA$7.70
United States APHIS Passenger Fee Passengers (XA)CA$5.30
Vancouver Airport Improvement Fee (SQ)CA$20.00
US International Arrival Tax (US)CA$49.40
Canadian Air Travelers Security Charge (CA)CA$12.10
US September 11th Security Fee (AY)CA$7.40
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF)CA$4.00