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**Dominican** » 2012-10-19 23:22

Well Antigua, I will not be travelling your way unless it is an emergency. That makes the ticket seems so much more expensive although in effect it is a 50XCD increase, return trip. Wonder what the price for a ticket Dominica Antigua return will be now. That makes regional travel more costly. what happen to OECS economic union now? Be careful with those decisions, you might be hampering your stayover tourist sector. All the best though.

**tenman** » 2012-09-29 21:00

Retired Antiguan yes you will have to pay. Article http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/travel/travel-tips/99998-new-travel-tax-casts-wider-net.html lists the 6 exemptions and your group is not included. It further states

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The tax of US$37.50 each way will be attached to airline tickets for all other passengers, including pensioners and children 11 years and younger who do not pay the embarkation tax. Children under 11 are also exempt from the Passenger Facility Tax.

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**Retired Antiguan** » 2012-09-29 19:52

As a retired Antiguan I am exempt from departure tax. Do I now have to pay? or does the exemption continue? No mention of this in the article...does anyone know?

**skyewill** » 2012-09-29 12:09

Airlines collect the tax on both sides of the Atlantic anf the deposit it to each country per OI, But it is still a Tax no matter who collect it. Now I dont mind paying it if my airport is user friendly. These things have to be paid for. We must also rember it should not be a for profit operations is should be for operations and maintenance. I will pay the tax no problem. I also hope the Airport project is a success and no scandals and everything runs nice on that one and I still believe more local tradesmen should be on that project.

**tenman** » 2012-09-28 21:41

young analyst, its USD and you did hear right. Its 37.50 USD when you arrive and 37.50 USD when you depart
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The Airport Authority Administration Charge is to be collected on all tickets for each arriving passenger at US $37.50 and each departing passenger at US $37.50. Read more: http://www.caribarena.com/antigua/tourism/tourism-news/101740-airport-administration-charge-takes-effect.html#ixzz27opP2fuQ

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**young analyst** » 2012-09-28 21:28

Just wondering if it is EC or US currency because i thought i heard 75US sometime ago.

**understanding** » 2012-09-28 19:14

From some of the comments I just read I see now whey they say Antigua is not a reading public, the article clearly states "All airlines and travel operators are required to collect this tax when billing the customer for the ticket as there will no longer be a facility at the airport to collect departure tax from the passenger."

**chucks** » 2012-09-28 16:49

OK. When all is said and done, how much more do I have to pay out of my pocket? It doesnt matter where I pay (at the airport or at City View), I just want to know how much more I have to pay. Nothing else matters.

**Listening WaDadlian** » 2012-09-28 16:35

Needs clarification on what this new "tax" is replacing. If this represents departure tax, it represents an increase for locals/caricom nationals. The other issue is whether it will be $37.50 X 2 (arrival + departure as the article suggets) = $75 extra! Perfect way to discourage potential travellers just in time for peak season. Well done. Let's see how many full loads we shall have peak season. Another, rabbit-out-of-t he hat solution to a chronic problem

**You kiddin** » 2012-09-28 12:56

Murda!! Wanda wah ga hapen when we start usin de new airport. Me jus fedup with dis tax government.

**Just wondering** » 2012-09-28 11:00

What is the rationale for not charging "in transit passengers" and those who leave within 24 hours.These passengers are using the same facility as regular passengers so I think it would be reasonable to ask them to pay as well.

**Steve** » 2012-09-28 10:41

@Rastaman & Suzette:

Did you read the article? The charge replaces two taxes and combines. No tax will be collected at the airport.

**Suzette Athony** » 2012-09-28 10:14

Wait a minute. All this government can do is tax, tax and more tax?

**Rastaman** » 2012-09-28 08:58

This will definitely encourage regional integration good going i will be rushing to book a flight so I can pay more tax. And , we fighting UK because they increased theirs. Politicians naturally complicate things with their double standards

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