Taxes and fees on awards

Charges associated with an award redemption in addition to the points or miles required for it.

Illustrative example

Illustrative example: an award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Paris (CDG) is shown as 50,000 miles plus $80 in taxes and fees. The $80 is separate from the mileage price. Both amounts are invented for this explanation.

Sources

Sources last checked September 30, 2026.