France and Spain Join “Unprecedented” International Drive to Increase Taxes on Luxury Flying

ACI World Raises Concerns Over Proposed Air Travel Tax

Additional taxes risk undermining global connectivity, economic growth, and climate action Montreal, 9 July 2025 – ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax on air transport—with a special focus on premium flyers—as a means to fund development, climate mitigation, and …

IATA slams premium-flyer tax

IATA has expressed disappointment in a recent coalition calling for a tax on premium-class flyers. Last month, France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone and Antigua & Barbuda announced the coalition with support from Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) and the European Commission. The proposal focuses on introducing a ticket levy on premium-class

France and Spain join “unprecedented” international drive to increase taxes on luxury flying

An alliance of countries is forming, agreed on increasing aviation taxes on premium flights and private jets, in a push to raise funds to address climate injustice and promote sustainable development. European nations joining the effort include Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain, while Barbados and Kenya have also pledged support, according to announcements made at the UN development summit in Sev…