Looking for tickets for Regatta (high as usual with a connection from where I live) but I was a little shocked to see what it now costs to leave SXM. I still thought it was $30 but I guess I am behind the times. More like $52+. Between this and air approaching $900 with virtually all day travel, it makes one wonder if it continues to be worth it.

For the record, the US costs/taxes on the ticket are over $76.

Sint Maarten Passenger Screening Fee (FG)
$10.91
Sint Maarten Airport Departure Tax SXM (FH)
$36.00
Sint Maarten Airport Improvement Fee (IW)
$5.50