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Old 05-09-2011 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger
Bumping an old thread; might possibly try to JS to CUN this weekend.

Anything I need to know about jumping back to the states?

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Depending on who you're flying on, you will probably have to pay the departure taxes in CASH. I say again, CASH. For whatever reason, they will typically not take credit cards to pay non-rev departure taxes. I've always wondered why. Probably disappears into someones pocket.

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Old 05-09-2011 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
Depending on who you're flying on, you will probably have to pay the departure taxes in CASH. I say again, CASH. For whatever reason, they will typically not take credit cards to pay non-rev departure taxes. I've always wondered why. Probably disappears into someones pocket.

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Most likely CAL.

Thanks for the info.

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Old 05-09-2011 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TipsyMcStagger
Most likely CAL.

Thanks for the info.

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In the past, I would non-rev to Mexico pretty frequently and CAL is who I have the most experience with. However, it's been a little over a year since I've non-reved down there but in the past, every CAL station I've been to wants the departure taxes in cash. I always got in the habit of stopping at the ticket counter when I arrived in Mexico and asking what the departure taxes were so I would be prepared on the return leg (and know how much to take out of my beer money ).
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Old 05-09-2011 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
I always got in the habit of stopping at the ticket counter when I arrived in Mexico and asking what the departure taxes were so I would be prepared on the return leg (and know how much to take out of my beer money ).
I'll keep that in mind.

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Old 05-09-2011 | 07:06 PM
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United will take credit cards in cancun, but I would double check with the agents.
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Old 05-09-2011 | 07:47 PM
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Took Delta first class from CUN to LAX, paid taxes with credit/debit card. It's a good idea to show up 2 hours before. It's not a good idea to drive scooter on beach with beer in hand. Have fun.
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Old 05-10-2011 | 05:48 AM
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How about jumpseating from the US to Mexico? Do you need to pay taxes for that flight? Or is the trip south about as easy as a domestic jumpseat except of course, have passport?
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Originally Posted by syd111
United will take credit cards in cancun, but I would double check with the agents.
We took United in January from CUN to DEN, and the departure taxes had to be paid in cash-Mexican pesos only
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Old 05-10-2011 | 10:33 AM
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How about jumpseating from the US to Mexico? Do you need to pay taxes for that flight? Or is the trip south about as easy as a domestic jumpseat except of course, have passport?
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Well, I always have my passport with me whether Im jumping domestic or international. I have never paid any taxes going into Mexico and yes, that trip is about as easy as any domestic jumpseat.
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Old 05-10-2011 | 06:06 PM
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I just came back from Mexico on CAL the other day. There's no fee to get out of the US and I was able to pay the $60 exit tax at the ticket counter with a credit card in US dollars.

Rumor I heard is that there will be a new rule in the next several weeks allowing flight deck access for international flights, but take for what it's worth, a rumor
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