International Air Transport Association Opposes Israeli Flight Tax
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is opposing a proposed tax on flights departing Israel, arguing it will harm competition and increase ticket prices. The Tax Authority recommended the tax, estimating it could raise 1.1 billion shekels annually and increase ticket costs by up to 274 shekels for long-haul flights. IATA stated the tax would impede investments in emission reduction technologies and conflict with international aviation regulations. The organization urged Israel to instead promote investments in green aviation technologies.
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- IATA opposes Israel's proposed flight tax, citing economic and environmental concerns.
- The tax could increase ticket prices by up to 274 shekels for long-haul flights.
- The Israeli Tax Authority estimates the tax would generate 1.1 billion shekels annually.
- IATA argues the tax would hinder investment in emission reduction technologies.
- The proposed tax conflicts with international aviation regulations, IATA claims.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly opposed a proposed tax on flights departing from Israel, urging the Tax Authority to withdraw the recommendation entirely. In a letter to the Tax Authority's Deputy Director General for Planning and Economics, Ofer Raz-Dror, IATA Israel Director General Kobi Sussman argued that the proposed tax is economically and environmentally unsound, potentially harming competition within the aviation sector and Israel's air connectivity.
The recommendation, made by the Tax Authority ahead of state budget discussions, suggests imposing a tax on all aircraft departing Israel, with the amount varying based on weight and flight distance. The Tax Authority estimates this would increase ticket prices by approximately 58 shekels for flights to Europe and about 274 shekels for long-haul flights to the US and East Asia. The projected annual revenue for the state is estimated at 1.1 billion shekels.
This initiative is seen as another attempt to implement a carbon tax on aviation, following a previous proposal by the Ministry of Finance that was removed from the Arrangements Law due to opposition from the Minister of Transport, Miri Regev. IATA, representing over 350 airlines responsible for about 80% of global passenger and cargo traffic, contends that the tax would hinder airlines' ability to invest in emission-reduction technologies. The organization emphasized the aviation industry's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, primarily through sustainable aviation fuels, new propulsion technologies, and operational efficiencies.
Furthermore, IATA argues that the national taxation conflicts with the international offsetting mechanism of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and could lead to fragmented regulation. The association also pointed out that the Tax Authority's policy paper lacks a full regulatory impact analysis or a cost-benefit examination. IATA specifically warned of the negative impact on Israel, which relies heavily on air travel as its primary global transportation channel, and instead called for encouraging investments in green technologies and aviation infrastructure.
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