Israel Considers New Tax on Flights, Potentially Raising Ticket Prices
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel's Tax Authority has proposed a new tax on departing aircraft, which could raise international flight ticket prices. The tax, based on aircraft weight and flight distance, might add about 58 shekels to European flights and 274 shekels to long-haul journeys. The proposal is expected to generate 1.1 billion shekels annually but requires approval as part of the state budget.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's Tax Authority proposed a new tax on departing aircraft.
- The tax could increase European flight tickets by approximately 58 shekels.
- Long-haul flight tickets might rise by about 274 shekels per passenger.
- The proposal aims to generate 1.1 billion shekels annually for the state.
- The tax is based on aircraft weight and flight distance.
- The proposal has not yet been approved as part of the state budget.
Israel's Tax Authority is proposing a new tax on aircraft departing from Israel, which could increase the cost of international flights. The proposed levy, detailed in a position paper for the upcoming state budget discussions, would be based on the aircraft's weight and flight distance. The Tax Authority estimates that if airlines pass the cost onto passengers, a ticket to Europe could rise by approximately 58 shekels, while a long-haul flight, such as to the United States or East Asia, could increase by about 274 shekels per passenger. Domestic flights might see an average increase of around 12 shekels. The authority projects that this tax could generate 1.1 billion shekels annually for the state. This proposal is currently only a recommendation and has not yet been approved as part of the state budget, meaning there is no immediate change to flight taxes or ticket prices.
