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Tax Exempt for Schools

tracidreeves
Explorer C

I have a group reservation for school travel on hold.  How do I get my tax exemption applied?  I've been on hold for over two hours.  Hoping someone here can help.

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Re: Tax Exempt for Schools

FlyWithLUV
Frequent Flyer C

Feel free to call Group Reservations! They should be able to process any tax-exempt reservations.

 

There may be a high call volume though so that may be why you are experiencing long hold times. If it helps, calling in the early morning is always the least busy.

Re: Tax Exempt for Schools

mark1345
Explorer C

Hi, I called the group reservations department and was told, "We don't do that for schools." Is that a mistake?

Re: Tax Exempt for Schools

tappingmom1
Frequent Flyer B
Solution

I believe they are correct.

 

The tax exemption is for sales tax only.  

 

The airline "taxes" can be a combination of excise taxes, arrival and departure taxes, federal fees, government-imposed September 11th security fees, etc.  Unfortunately, these are not exempted for non-profits or schools.

Re: Tax Exempt for Schools

floridaguy
Aviator C

There is no "tax exemption" for schools regarding flights.