A quick bite before takeoff at Jacksonville International Airport may be costing travelers more than expected — and in some cases, more than the airport’s own pricing policy allows.
An Action News Jax investigation found several items sold inside the airport appear to exceed the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s “street pricing plus 10 percent” rule, which limits how much vendors can charge compared to similar off-airport stores.
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Inside the terminal, it’s a grab-and-go environment where travelers often expect to pay a premium. But receipts collected by Action News Jax and price comparisons with nearby retailers show some items far surpass that 10 percent cap.
A USB-C charger priced at $27.99 inside the airport was found for $9.88 at a nearby Walmart — a 183% markup. Sensodyne toothpaste cost $5.39 at the airport compared to $2.00 outside, a 170% increase. Tylenol PM sold for $5.99 for six tablets at the airport, while a 24-count package was available for nearly the same price off-site — a unit price difference of 301%…