Can I see the ancillary fees like taxes and surcharges before my customer completes their flight booking?

Yes, you can see the full breakdown of ancillary fees before checkout. When a customer searches for flights through the API, the results show the base fare alongside all the taxes, surcharges, and other fees that will be added. This means your customers know the total price they will pay before they enter their payment details, not after. The exact fees depend on the airline, the route, and the current regulations in each country, so they can vary between different flights in the search results.

The way these fees display on your portal depends on how you have set up your booking flow. Some travel businesses choose to show the full total price prominently and hide the breakdown behind a details button. Others prefer to show every line item so customers understand exactly what they are paying for. You have control over how much detail appears at each step, so you can design the experience that works best for your customers and your business model.

Keep in mind that some ancillary charges, like baggage fees or seat selection fees, might not appear in the initial search results. These often show up only when the customer selects their specific flight and seats. This is because airlines set these fees based on the exact itinerary and route, not just on the flight itself. Check with your API provider about which fees appear at which stage of the booking flow so you can set customer expectations correctly.