The French government will introduce an eco-tax, ranging between EUR 1.50 and EUR 18, which starting from 2020 will apply to airline tickets for all flights departing from French airports, excluding flights to Corsica and overseas territories, announced the French Minister of Transport, Elisabeth Borne.
This eco-tax is expected to generate EUR 182 million starting from 2020, funds that will be allocated for investments in greener transport infrastructure, particularly rail, specified Elisabeth Borne.
For domestic and intra-European flights, the eco-tax will start at EUR 1.50 for economy class and reach EUR 9 for a business class flight, while for flights outside the European Union, the eco-tax will be EUR 3 for economy class and reach EUR 18 for business class.
French authorities want the new European Commission to end exemptions from the global jet fuel tax and reduce CO2 emissions; in this regard, they have allied with the Netherlands and aim to convince other European states to tax air travel more heavily.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the French eco-tax on flights take effect?
The eco-tax is scheduled to be implemented starting in 2020 for flights departing from French airports.
How much will the new tax cost passengers?
The tax ranges from EUR 1.50 for economy class on domestic/EU flights to EUR 18 for business class on flights outside the EU.
What will the revenue from the eco-tax be used for?
The estimated EUR 182 million in annual revenue will be invested in greener transport infrastructure, specifically rail networks.