Will Germany's aviation tax cut lower ticket prices?
Key takeaways
- The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper.
- If it’s approved, the tax will be lowered from July 1 to the level it was at before the last increase in May 2024.
- The measure is expected to reduce federal tax revenues by approximately €350 million ($405 million) per year.
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The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.
https://p.dw.com/p/54mh5The civil aviation industry is struggling amid high energy costs in the wake of the Iran war Image: Bonn.digital/picture alliance Advertisement German lawmakers are set to vote Thursday on a proposal to cut aviation tax, raising hopes the move could make flying slightly cheaper in the country. If it’s approved, the tax will be lowered from July 1 to the level it was at before the last increase in May 2024.
The measure is expected to reduce federal tax revenues by approximately €350 million ($405 million) per year.