Why have a Passenger Facility Fee?
We have collected a PFF from departing passengers since September 1999.
The PFF partially funded the recently completed $3.8 million terminal renovation and expansion project, as well as, to a much lesser extent, contributes to the airport’s operating costs since transfer from the federal government (Transport Canada).
Total PFF revenue, collected since implementation in 1999 is $2.7 million; less expenses directly attributable to PFF collection, of approximately $200,000.
Since 9/11 the airport has experienced dramatically increased operating costs generated by new security regulations and increased insurance coverage expenses.
Facility and public area security expenses have nearly tripled since 9/11.
Insurance coverage costs have doubled.
The PFF increase from $10.00 to $15.00 in 2003 also helped us to build a new fund for major capital projects planned 10 to 15 years in the future.
The PFF will contribute, as well, to further anticipated increases in security and government regulatory requirements.
Who pays?
All departing passengers, with the exception of connecting passengers and infants less than two years old, are required to pay the PFF.
Patients on a stretcher or in a wheelchair and attending medical personnel are exempt from paying the PFF.
How much do I have to pay?
As of April 01, 2009, the PFF charge is $20.00 plus Harmonized Sales Tax that is remitted to the Province of New Brunswick.
How do I pay for my PFF ticket?
The PFF amount is included in the ticket cost.
A General Comment:
The PFF money is used by the Saint John Airport Authority to fund with both airport operating expenses and the cost of capital projects.
Capital projects would include improvements to buildings, replacement and upgrading of major equipment and systems and runway reconstruction work such as resurfacing of runways and replacement of runway drainage systems.
Primarily capital costs are incurred to keep your airport safe & secure, comfortable, competitive and up-to-date.It should be noted … the airport receives no funding from any level of government; to contribute towards increased costs due to increased federal security regulations and insurance coverage expenses.
Saint John Airport Inc. is a local, not-for-profit company operated by a management team and governed by variously nominated, and subsequently elected, members of a Board of Directors.
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