viðbótargjöld
Viðbótargjöld is an Icelandic term that translates to "additional charges" or "surcharges" in English. It refers to any extra costs that are applied on top of an initial price or fee for a product or service. These charges are typically not included in the advertised base price and can arise for various reasons.
Common examples of viðbótargjöld can be found in areas such as travel and accommodation. For instance, airlines
The purpose of viðbótargjöld can vary. Sometimes they cover the cost of specific services or features that