According to the organization, the high cost of domestic air travel is largely due to the high taxes and fees Ottawa imposes on the airline industry. MEI says the government charges a variety of taxes and fees on airports, which make up a significant portion of passengers' tickets on key routes. A $9.94 fee is added to tickets for flights within Canada, with a maximum rate of $19.87. Canadian airports like Toronto Pearson, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), and Calgary International Airport (YYC) have FAQ pages explaining the AIF. "Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization and receives zero funding from the government to operate," reads the site.