What is the surcharge imposed to pay for airport improvements called?

• A. Passenger facility charge (PFC)
• B. Pitch
• C. Point to point fare
• D. Promotional fare

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a fee airports charge to fund facility improvements. This surcharge is known as the Passenger Facility Charge. Airports collect it from travelers through the airline as part of the ticket, and the money goes to pay for projects like new terminals, terminal upgrades, runways, baggage systems, and security enhancements. It’s authorized by federal rules and is typically shown as a separate line item on the ticket or itinerary. There are limits on how much can be charged per flight segment and per itinerary, and not all airports impose a PFC. This is different from general taxes or other airline surcharges.

The other terms you might see describe different things and don’t relate to funding airport infrastructure. They refer to fare types or pricing concepts rather than a specific airport-improvement surcharge.