Airfares and taxes

It's important to note that most airfares have special conditions that involve cancellation and amendment charges. Make sure you check the conditions of your airfares to ensure they will be suitable for your needs. Taxes and levies apply to almost all airline tickets. There are two types of taxes, 'ticketed taxes' and 'non ticketed taxes'. 'Ticketed taxes' must be paid for when you pay for your airfare, and can be quite substantial. Make sure you find out whether a price you've seen advertised includes these taxes before you buy. 'Non-ticketed taxes' applicable to particular flights must be paid for upon departure. There are often restrictions as to what currencies and denominations these must be paid in, so be sure to find out about these in advance.