Reporting Directive 242

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION STATISTICS
OFFICE OF AIRLINE INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING DIRECTIVE

No. 242 Issue Date: February 15, 2000 Effective Date: Immediately

Part: 241.19-7

TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF TICKET AS REPORTED
IN THE PASSENGER ORIGIN-DESTINATION SURVEY REPORT

This directive applies to U.S. and foreign air carriers that submit
the Passenger Origin-Destination Survey Report.

In response to the recent steep increases in aviation fuel, some
airlines have started assessing fuel surcharges to their passengers.
This directive reminds the airlines that these fuel surcharges are
to be included in the "TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF TICKET" that is
reported in the PASSENGER ORIGIN-DESTINATION SURVEY REPORT.

"TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF TICKET" is the sum of the passenger fare
plus any and all taxes, fees and charges for the entire ticketed
itinerary. This value is expressed in U.S. dollars, with the
cents dropped. For group tickets, the amount is the average per
passenger. In addition to fuel surcharges, passenger facility
charges and security surcharges are considered part of the
passenger fare.

If you have any questions in this matter, please contact
Mr. Bernie Stankus at (202) 366-4387.

Timothy E. Carmody
Director