Another FBO Says No to FIFA Special Event Fees

Banyan Air Service, an FBO at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has joined the list of aircraft service providers that will not charge special event fees for the FIFA World Cup, which starts next month in 16 cities across North America.

KFXE is a 25-minute drive from Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, which will host seven tournament matches starting on June 15. This includes four group-stage games, a round of 32 match, a quarter-final, and the July 18 Bronze Final.

FIFA’s quadrennial championship is the world’s largest sporting event. As a member of the U.S. Customs Reimbursable Services Program (RSP) and the sole provider at KFXE offering customs services, Banyan will provide flexibility for international arrivals.

Though the FBO expects increased activity levels throughout the event period, it decided to maintain its standard pricing structure and plans to support aircraft handling, scheduling, and guest services without disruption.

“Large-scale international events often lead to temporary pricing adjustments across the industry,” said Banyan COO Jon Tonko. “Our approach is deliberate—to invest in the infrastructure, staffing, and planning required to support elevated traffic levels while maintaining the service standards our customers rely on. Choosing not to impose event fees reflects both our operational readiness and our long-term commitment to customer partnership.”