Israel Considers New Flight Tax to Fund Environmental Mitigation
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel's Tax Authority proposed a new flight tax to generate 1.1 billion shekels annually by taxing departures based on aircraft weight and distance. The tax aims to offset environmental and health costs from air travel, potentially adding 12 to 274 shekels per passenger. This move aligns with similar environmental taxes in Europe and could increase ticket prices for Israelis, according to Air Haifa.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's Tax Authority proposed a new tax on flights departing the country.
- The tax aims to generate 1.1 billion shekels annually, starting in 2025.
- Costs would range from 12 shekels on domestic flights to 274 shekels on long-haul flights.
- The proposal seeks to address environmental and health costs of air travel.
- Airlines and passengers could face increased costs due to the new tax.
- Similar taxes have been implemented in countries like Britain, France, and Germany.
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