The budget resolution passed by the Senate doubles the TSA passenger security tax to $5 per one-way trip, and triples the tax to $7.50 per one-way trip by 2017, costing airlines and their customers $2.5 billion annually over the next ten years.
WASHINGTON – Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, expressed strong opposition to a provision within the Senate-passed budget resolution, which immediately doubles, and eventually triples the TSA passenger security tax on the backs of the airlines, passengers and shippers, who collectively paid a record $2.3 billion in TSA taxes and fees last year and already pay more than their fair share of federal aviation taxes.
“Airlines and their passengers paid nearly $19 billion in federal taxes last year alone, and today roughly $61 of a typical $300 roundtrip ticket goes straight to Washington in federal taxes,” said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. “TSA’s budget has increased 18 percent since 2007 while the number of passengers carried by U.S. airlines fell 4 percent. We believe there is opportunity to achieve greater efficiencies – without greater taxes – and we look to further partner with TSA and the Administration on expanding risk-based security options that improve safety, security and efficiency.”
The budget resolution passed by the Senate doubles the TSA passenger security tax to $5 per one-way trip, and triples the tax to $7.50 per one-way trip by 2017, costing airlines and their customers $2.5 billion annually over the next ten years. A4A believes full implementation of programs that take a risk-based approach to security, such as TSA PreCheck for passengers and Known Crewmember for pilots and flight attendants will enhance security and screening efficiency and are a more appropriate way to help drive down TSA operating costs.
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Special (Commercial/General) Aviation Taxes |
1972 |
1992 |
1/1/2013 |
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AIRPORT & AIRWAY TRUST FUND (FAA) |
|
|
|
|
Passenger Ticket Tax(domestic) |
8.00% |
10.00% |
7.50% |
|
Flight Segment Tax(domestic) |
— |
— |
$3.90 |
|
Frequent Flyer Tax |
— |
— |
7.50% |
|
International Departure Tax |
$3.00 |
$6.00 |
$17.20 |
|
International Arrival Tax |
— |
— |
$17.20 |
|
Cargo Waybill Tax(domestic) |
5.00% |
6.25% |
6.25% |
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Commercial Jet Fuel Tax (domestic flights not continuing ex-USA) |
— |
— |
4.3¢ |
|
Noncommercial Jet Fuel Tax (domestic) — n/a to airline ops |
7.0¢ |
17.5¢ |
21.8¢ |
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Noncommercial AvGas Tax (domestic) — n/a to airline ops |
7.0¢ |
15.0¢ |
19.3¢ |
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) |
|
|
|
|
LUST Fuel Tax(domestic) |
— |
0.1¢ |
0.1¢ |
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LOCAL AIRPORT PROJECTS |
|
|
|
|
Passenger Facility Charge |
— |
Up to $3.00 |
Up to $4.50 |
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) |
|
|
|
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September 11th Fee |
— |
— |
$2.50 |
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Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee |
— |
— |
Varies |
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APHIS Passenger Fee |
— |
$2.00 |
$5.00 |
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APHIS Aircraft Fee |
— |
$76.75 |
$70.75 |
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Customs User Fee |
— |
$5.00 |
$5.50 |
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Immigration User Fee |
— |
$5.00 |
$7.00 |
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
