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.

BTW, great avatar FOTC rocks

Most likely CAL.

Thanks for the info.

Tipsy

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 ).

I'll keep that in mind.

Thanks.

Tipsy

United will take credit cards in cancun, but I would double check with the agents.

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.

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?
Thanks

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.

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