MX introduces security surcharge
Oct 12, 2001 | 12:45 pm
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MX introduces security surcharge
MX has followed LH's suit and is charging a US$6 security charge per segment. I understand this applies only for international travel, since I flew 8 MX and AM domestic segments from Monday - Thursday and no additional charges applied. Only today, Friday, as I checked-in for my flight MEX-LAX was I billed.
Oct 15, 2001 | 4:22 pm
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Isn't it the FAA in the US that has imposed this new charge to cover improvements to airport security? I believe such a measure is included in the new Airline Act that went through the House last week. Expect to see many more of these fees added in other countries.
Oct 15, 2001 | 4:39 pm
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Shareholder-- Im wondering how the FAA could impose a surcharge for a non US based airport. In any event, on my return leg on MX out of LAX, I was not charged this additional fee.