Lentokenttälisät

Lentokenttälisät, or airport surcharges, are additional fees levied by airlines or airports on airfare. These charges are not directly related to the cost of the flight itself but rather cover various operational and infrastructure expenses associated with airport services. They can be imposed by airlines to recoup costs associated with specific airport facilities or services they utilize, or directly by the airport authority to fund airport development, maintenance, security, or environmental initiatives.

These surcharges are often transparently itemized within the total ticket price, though their exact naming and components can vary significantly between airlines, airports, and even different routes. Common examples include security surcharges, passenger facility charges, terminal improvement fees, or noise abatement fees. The purpose is typically to distribute the costs of maintaining and upgrading airport infrastructure and services among the users who benefit from them.

The revenue generated from lentokenttälisät can be a crucial funding source for airports, allowing them to invest in new terminals, runways, security equipment, and environmental mitigation measures. For airlines, these surcharges help manage fluctuating operational costs and can be a way to pass on specific airport-related expenses to passengers. Passengers should be aware that these fees are a standard part of air travel costs and are distinct from taxes and government-imposed levies.