U.S. Domestic Transportation Tax is applied to the base fare of every ticket. It is collected by the Internal Revenue Service and the money is used to fund FAA operations such as Air Traffic Control and radar operations.

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You may be entitled to a refund of some taxes included in the price of your ticket: Upon written request, taxes or fees not imposed by the airline that are specific to destinations can be refunded. Taxes or fees won't be refunded if American has an obligation to pay regardless of travel.