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Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air tax

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Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air tax

Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air tax

Source: The Guardian

Published: Feb, 12 2025 12:49

‘Solidarity tax’ to go up in move criticised as ‘irresponsible’ by Air France, as Ryanair threatens to cut flights in country. The cost of flights from France will rise next month when the government more than doubles its “solidarity tax” on tickets. The French government has said the increases are fair on ecological and fiscal grounds but critics say it will hit France’s ability to compete globally.

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