The Departure Tax Fee for Those Departing Bonaire by International Air to Increase January 1, 2007

It was decided by the Island Council of Bonaire on December 18, 2006 that the current departure tax, called the PFC (Passenger Facility Charge) will be raised for those departing Bonaire to other international destinations by air.  Effective January 1, 2007, this fee will now be FL 57.60 or USD $32.00 per person.  Consistent with current practices, Bonaire International Airport, N.V. will collect the fee at the airport tax booth.

A decision was also made to reduce the tariff to FL 5.00 (USD $3.00) for destinations to Curaçao, Saint Martin, Saint Eustatius, Saba and Aruba for passengers who are residents of the islands and who are younger than 13 years or have reached the retiring age of 60 years. To be eligible for the reduced tariff, passengers need to identify themselves with their identity card or sedula (for children who do not have an identity card: a birth-certificate) at the airport tax sales-booth at the airport.  For resident passengers of 13 years up to inclusive 59 years the tariff remains FL 10.00 (USD $6.00) for local destinations.  (Source:  Bonaire International Airport, N.V. Release)

1. An increase from $20 to $32, with no notice to visitors, is sure to cause some ill feelings. While the previous rate has been in place unchanged for some time and an increase is not unreasonable, to make such a big change so abruptly is not a wise move by the island’s leadership.

   Posted by on January 01, 2007 at 10:43pm AST
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