The Rebuilding America's Airport Infrastructure Act would increase the passenger facility charge (PFC)—a fee that airlines collect from passengers to help fund airport improvements—in a series of steps beginning in 2027. Currently capped at $4.50 per passenger, the bill would raise the maximum charge to $5.50 in 2027, $6.50 in 2028, $7.50 in 2029, and $8.50 starting in 2030, with annual adjustments for inflation thereafter. The changes affect all U.S. airports that collect this fee and the airlines and passengers who pay it, as higher PFCs could increase ticket prices or be absorbed by airlines. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, giving airports and airlines time to adjust their systems and customers time to prepare for higher travel costs.
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