Bahamas fees?

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I hear AOPA talking about how Bahama inbound fees increased 3x and 6x outbound. Does anyone know how much the fees are for a piston single? And are you still subject to those fees on a technical stop just landing to refuel?
 
kicktireslightfires said:
I hear AOPA talking about how Bahama inbound fees increased 3x and 6x outbound. Does anyone know how much the fees are for a piston single? And are you still subject to those fees on a technical stop just landing to refuel?
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The inbound fee for a piston single with not more than four seats for a "recreational flight" is $150. You will also have to pay $31 per person (including the pilot) outbound when leaving the Bahamas. These fees will be charged for fuel stops. You may also be charged a landing fee. The term "recreational flight" has not been defined. If the customs officer determines, in his or her infinite wisdom, that the flight is not recreational, the $300 fee increases to $300. Outrageous!!

It is interesting that the inbound fee for a commercial airliner with hundreds of passengers is only $50. That's Bahamian logic.
 
Thanks! But you said if it's not recreational, the $300 fee increases to $300? And what else could it be defined as if not recreational?
 
So would a couple of daily island excursions incur all of these fees at all the stops?
 
455 Bravo Uniform said:
So would a couple of daily island excursions incur all of these fees at all the stops?
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No, it's the entry/depart country call that incurs the customs fee. You get the form stamped that gives you landing permits for interisland if you intend to hop around.

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They probably figured since turks and caicos has been successfully scalping the "this is fine" dog crowd for years, in a world of hobson's choices, you only have to be one dollar cheaper than T&C and people will pay it.

In silver lining news, 100LL looks to have gone down from the insanity of 2023 (12 bucks+) to a less contemptuous $8.75. gEe Aye bE thRiVinG y'all! /s
 
There is no silver lining. A value added tax (VAT) of 10% is added to the price of 100LL. Accordingly, if the posted proce is $8.75 per gallon, you will pay $9.63 per gallon.

The landing fee may be charged at each airport.
 
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