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Fare Disclosure

1. PURPOSE AND REGULATORY BASIS

Tripphilia.com, operated by Hydra Travels Inc. (ARC No. 45572424), is required under U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — specifically 14 C.F.R. Part 399 and the Full Fare Advertising Rule — to disclose the full, all-inclusive price of air transportation to the customer prior to purchase. This Fare Disclosure document fulfills that obligation and explains in detail the components that constitute the total amount charged to any customer purchasing air transportation through Tripphilia.com.

This disclosure applies exclusively to air transportation products. Non-air products (hotels, car rentals, cruises, tours) are subject to separate pricing disclosures provided at checkout for each product category.

Nothing in this Fare Disclosure creates an obligation on the Agency to sell any fare or hold any price beyond the time it is quoted. Fares are dynamic and subject to change until the ticket is issued.

2. FARE STRUCTURE — AIR TRANSPORTATION

2.1 Base Fare

The base fare is the carrier-published tariff for transportation between the origin and destination city pair, applicable to the fare basis code and booking class selected. Base fares are set and controlled exclusively by the airline. The Agency has no authority to alter, override, or discount base fares beyond any promotional arrangement established by the airline.

Base fares are quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise indicated. Where fares are sourced in a foreign currency, conversion is performed at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of ticketing. Exchange rate fluctuations between quote and ticket issuance may result in minor price adjustments; the customer will be notified before ticketing is completed.

2.2 Government Taxes and Fees

The following government-mandated charges are collected on all domestic and international air tickets sold in the United States. These amounts are remitted directly to the respective governmental authority and are not retained by the Agency or the carrier as revenue.

Tax / Fee Applicable Route Authority
U.S. Federal Excise Tax (7.5% of base fare) Domestic U.S. IRS / U.S. Government
Domestic Flight Segment Fee ($4.70 per segment) Each domestic takeoff/landing FAA / U.S. Government
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) — up to $18.00 round trip Domestic & International Participating airports
September 11 Security Fee ($5.60 per one-way trip) Domestic & International TSA / DHS
U.S. International Departure Tax International departures from U.S. U.S. Government
U.S. International Arrival Tax International arrivals to U.S. U.S. Government
Customs User Fee International arrivals to U.S. CBP / U.S. Government
APHIS (Agriculture Inspection Fee) International arrivals to U.S. USDA
Foreign Government Departure Taxes Varies by destination country Foreign governments
Foreign Airport Charges Varies by airport Foreign airport authorities

Tax amounts shown above are representative of current rates as of the effective date of this document. Actual amounts are calculated at the time of ticketing and displayed in the checkout summary. Tax amounts are subject to change by the relevant authority without notice.

3. CARRIER-IMPOSED FEES

In addition to government taxes, airlines impose their own mandatory fees that form part of the total ticket price. These fees are set by the carrier, not the Agency. The following categories of carrier-imposed fees are commonly included in the total fare:

Carrier Fee Type Description Disclosed At
Fuel Surcharge (YQ/YR) Applied on international and some domestic routes to offset fuel costs Checkout — itemized in fare breakdown
Carrier-Imposed Surcharge Miscellaneous carrier surcharges; varies by airline and route Checkout — itemized in fare breakdown
Infrastructure / System Fee Carrier's internal system recovery charges on certain routes Checkout — itemized in fare breakdown

Carrier-imposed fees are mandatory and cannot be waived by the Agency. Customers must accept these charges as part of the total fare. These fees are included in the total price displayed at checkout and are not added after the quoted amount.

4. AGENCY SERVICE FEES

The Agency charges service fees as compensation for the reservation, ticketing, advisory, and fulfillment services it provides. Agency service fees are separate from base fares, carrier fees, and government taxes. They are disclosed at checkout before purchase is completed and are non-refundable once services have been rendered.

Service Fee Disclosure
New Booking — Air Displayed and accepted at checkout, per passenger
Ticket Reissue / Change Disclosed prior to processing; separate from carrier change fees
Cancellation Processing Disclosed prior to processing; separate from carrier cancellation penalties
Name Correction Disclosed prior to processing
Upgrade Processing Disclosed prior to processing where applicable

Agency service fees are disclosed as a line item in the total fare summary at checkout. The total price shown to the customer includes base fare, carrier fees, government taxes, and Agency service fees. No additional charges are applied after the total is displayed and accepted.

5. ANCILLARY FEES — NOT INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE

The following charges are NOT included in the quoted ticket price and are collected separately — either by the carrier directly or by the Agency on behalf of the carrier. These are optional or conditional charges that vary by airline, fare class, route, and individual passenger choices.

Ancillary Item Applicability Collected By
Checked Baggage Varies by carrier, route, and fare class Carrier at check-in or online
Carry-On Bag Fee Applicable on Basic Economy and ultra-low-cost carriers Carrier
Seat Selection Standard, preferred, or extra-legroom seats on most carriers Carrier or Agency if booked through Agency
Meal / Special Services In-flight meals and accessibility services on select carriers Carrier
In-Flight Wi-Fi Where available, carrier-specific pricing applies Carrier
Priority Boarding Carrier-specific, may be included in fare or charged separately Carrier
Travel Insurance Optional; offered at checkout through third-party insurer Third-party insurer
Lounge Access Airport lounge access; carrier- or program-specific Carrier or lounge operator

Customers are advised to review the specific ancillary fee schedules of the operating carrier before travel. Carrier fee schedules are subject to change without notice and are not within the control of the Agency.

6. FARE RULES AND RESTRICTIONS

6.1 Fare Basis Codes

Each ticket is issued under a specific fare basis code that governs the conditions of travel. Fare basis codes are assigned by the airline and determine the applicability of restrictions including advance purchase requirements, minimum/maximum stay rules, blackout dates, stopovers, and change/cancellation fees. The applicable fare basis code is printed on the e-ticket itinerary and can be referenced on the carrier's website.

6.2 Common Fare Restrictions

Fare Category Changeability Refundability Typical Advance Purchase
Basic Economy / Light Not permitted Non-refundable 3–21 days
Economy Saver / Sale Fee applies Non-refundable 7–21 days
Standard Economy Fee applies Varies by carrier 0–7 days
Flexible Economy (Y class) No fee in most cases Fully refundable None
Premium Economy Fee applies Varies by carrier None
Business Class No fee (flexible fare) Fully or partially refundable None
First Class No fee (flexible fare) Fully or partially refundable None

The restrictions above are indicative. The definitive fare rules for any specific ticket are those published by the carrier in its fare tariff at the time of booking. Customers are advised to review fare rules prior to purchase. The Agency will provide fare rule summaries upon request before ticketing.

7. PRICE GUARANTEE AND FARE VOLATILITY

Fares displayed on Tripphilia.com are real-time and sourced from airline inventory systems via the Global Distribution System (GDS). Displayed fares are subject to change without notice due to the following factors:

  • Real-time seat inventory fluctuations controlled by the airline's revenue management system
  • Expiry of limited-time promotional fares
  • Changes in currency exchange rates for international fares priced in foreign currency
  • GDS data feed latency or technical refresh delays
  • Carrier-initiated fare adjustments effective immediately

A fare is guaranteed only upon successful ticket issuance. The Agency shall not be held responsible for fare increases occurring between the time a fare is displayed and the time the ticket is issued, provided the customer is notified before the transaction is completed.

7.1 Fare Lock (Where Available)

Where the Agency or carrier offers a fare lock or hold option, the following conditions apply: (a) the fare lock fee is non-refundable; (b) the lock period is as disclosed at the time of purchase; (c) expiry of the lock period without ticketing releases the hold and does not guarantee fare reinstatement.

8. CURRENCY AND INTERNATIONAL PRICING

All fares are quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD) by default on Tripphilia.com. Where a fare is sourced in a foreign currency, the displayed USD equivalent is calculated using the mid-market exchange rate at the time of the quote. The actual charged amount in USD will reflect the exchange rate prevailing at the time of payment processing.

Scenario Treatment Customer Impact
USD fare, USD payment No conversion required None
Foreign currency fare, USD payment Converted at prevailing rate at ticketing Minor variance possible between quote and ticketing
Foreign currency fare, significant FX movement Customer notified before ticketing Option to accept revised price or cancel with no charge

9. TOTAL PRICE DISCLOSURE AT CHECKOUT

In compliance with 14 C.F.R. § 399.84 and the U.S. DOT's Full Fare Advertising Rule, Tripphilia.com displays the total price of air transportation — inclusive of all taxes, fees, and surcharges — at the point at which a specific itinerary is presented to the customer for purchase.

The total price breakdown at checkout includes:

Line Item Included in Total Price at Checkout
Base Fare Yes
Carrier-Imposed Surcharges (YQ/YR) Yes
U.S. Government Taxes Yes
Foreign Government Taxes Yes (where assessable)
Airport / Facility Charges Yes (where assessable)
Agency Service Fee Yes — disclosed as a separate line item
Optional Travel Insurance Separately disclosed; opt-in only
Checked Baggage Fees Not included — carrier-collected
Seat Selection Fees Not included unless purchased through Agency at time of booking

The customer's payment authorization constitutes acceptance of the total price as disclosed at checkout. No additional charges are applied after payment is processed except for ancillary items expressly excluded from the ticket price as described in Section 5.

10. TICKET VALIDITY

Ticket validity is determined by the fare rules of the issued ticket and not by the Agency. General validity guidelines are as follows:

Fare Type Typical Validity Period Travel Must Commence
Promotional / Sale Fare Specific dates as shown on ticket On the ticketed date — no flexibility
Standard Economy 1 year from date of issue Per fare rules
Flexible / Business / First 1 year from first travel date Per fare rules
Award / Redemption Ticket Varies by program rules Per issuing loyalty program

Tickets that are not used on the specified travel dates and are not covered by a waiver from the carrier are forfeited in accordance with the carrier's fare rules. The Agency has no authority to extend ticket validity beyond what the carrier permits.

11. CODESHARE AND INTERLINE DISCLOSURES

Travel sold through Tripphilia.com may involve codeshare or interline arrangements whereby: (a) the ticket is issued by one carrier but operated by another; (b) connecting flights are operated by carriers with different baggage policies, check-in procedures, and customer service standards.

In all such cases, the Agency discloses the operating carrier at the time of booking. Customers are advised that: (a) baggage fees and policies of the operating carrier apply; (b) the marketing carrier's ticket number and booking code govern customer service contacts; (c) loyalty program credit accrues per the earning rules of the respective programs.

12. FARE COMPARISON DISCLOSURE

Tripphilia.com may display fares sourced from multiple airlines and fare classes for the same itinerary. The lowest fare displayed may be associated with the most restrictive conditions. Customers are responsible for selecting the fare that meets their travel needs. The Agency makes no representation that any fare displayed is the absolute lowest available in the market at any given time.

Where the Agency recommends a specific fare, that recommendation is advisory only. The customer retains sole discretion in selecting the product purchased.

13. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Regulation / Body Requirement Agency Compliance
DOT 14 C.F.R. § 399.84 Full fare advertising — total price disclosure Total price shown at checkout before payment
DOT 14 C.F.R. Part 257 Disclosure of code-share operations Operating carrier disclosed at booking
DOT 14 C.F.R. Part 250 Overbooking and denied boarding compensation Carrier obligation; Agency facilitates communication
ARC Accreditation (No. 45572424) Financial settlement and ticketing compliance Fully accredited and compliant
IATA Resolution 787 E-ticket standards and interoperability All tickets issued per IATA e-ticket standards

14. CONTACT FOR FARE INQUIRIES

For questions regarding the fare components of any booking, including itemized breakdowns of taxes, carrier fees, and Agency service fees, customers may request a written fare detail summary prior to ticket purchase. All fare inquiries must be submitted through the booking channel on Tripphilia.com.

Contact information:

Agency Name Hydra Travels Inc.
Brand Tripphilia.com
ARC Accredited Agency No. 45572424
Phone (877) 290-1860
Email support@tripphilia.com
Mailing Address 8213 ALMONT,Plano,Texas 75024,United States

15. AMENDMENTS

This Fare Disclosure may be updated at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, regulatory guidance, carrier fee structures, or Agency fee schedules. The updated version is effective upon publication on Tripphilia.com. Customers are advised to review this document at the time of each booking. The version in effect at the time of ticket purchase governs the transaction.