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Taxes and Fees

Travel within the United States and between the United States and certain Canada and Mexico locations

Quoted fare includes all base fare and surcharges and 7.5% U.S. excise tax. Quoted fare does not include the following taxes, fees and charges that may apply to your travel itinerary:

  • Passenger facility charges (PFCs) of up to $18 per round trip
  • September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round trip; one-way travel may incur fees in excess of $5
  • U.S. segment fees of $3.60 per flight segment (a flight segment consists of one takeoff and one landing)
  • For travel to/from Hawaii and Alaska, a U.S. excise tax of $8.00 per departure
  • Each arrival in the U.S. from Canada/Mexico is subject to U.S. inspection fees of up to $12
  • Non-U.S. government ticket taxes, fees and airport charges may add up to $45 per ticket for travel to/from Canada and Mexico
  • A $50 fee will be charged for paper tickets issued by Continental. Your ticket will cost $20 more per person if booked by telephone or at a ticket office. These costs may vary by country. To avoid paying this additional expense, book and ticket your reservation on continental.com.

Travel between the United States and non-United States destinations and between non-United States destinations

Quoted fare includes all base fare and surcharges and 7.5% U.S. excise tax, if applicable. Quoted fare does not include the following taxes, fees and charges that may apply to your travel itinerary:

  • U.S. excise tax of $16.10 for each international arrival and departure in the U.S.
  • Passenger facility charges (PFCs) of up to $18.00 per round trip
  • September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per round trip; one-way travel may incur fees in excess of $5
  • Each arrival in the U.S. is subject to U.S. inspection fees of up to $17.50. Non-U.S. government ticket taxes, fees and airport charges may add up to $160 per ticket
  • A $50 fee will be charged for paper tickets issued by Continental. Your ticket will cost $20 more per person if booked by telephone or at a ticket office. These costs may vary by country. To avoid paying this additional expense, book and ticket your reservation on continental.com.

+ Hotel rates are rounded to the nearest dollar, per night for one adult based on double occupancy, prepayment with a credit card, and check-in Saturday and check-out Monday. Rates shown are published weekly and are based on the average room rate for check-in Saturday and check-out Monday. Our real-time dynamic hotel engine is constantly updating prices and availability. Therefore, rates may change based on availability. If this happens, the rate listed on continental.com is the most current and will supersede the rates shown above. Reservations changed or cancelled within 24 hours of check-in will incur an additional charge of one night's room rate plus tax. All changes or cancellations prior to arrival are subject to a $25 processing fee. See hotel reservations frequently asked questions.

** Car rates are rounded to the nearest dollar, per day and valid for pick-up Saturday with returns Monday to the same location. Please note, prices may vary due to availability. Terms and conditions vary by Rental Company and will be displayed during the booking process.