Carrier-imposed surcharge

An additional charge imposed by an airline rather than a government tax.

Illustrative example

Illustrative example: a New York (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR) award quote lists miles, government taxes and a separate carrier-imposed surcharge. The surcharge is an airline charge. No amount or currently available offer is asserted.

Sources

• www.transportation.gov

Sources last checked September 30, 2026.