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Israel Tax Authority Proposes New Flight Tax, Potentially Raising Ticket Prices
The Israel Tax Authority recommends taxing departing aircraft, which could raise flight ticket prices by NIS 58 for European routes and NIS 274 for long-haul flights. The proposal, based on aircraft weight and distance, aims to generate NIS 1.1 billion annually.
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- 01Israel Tax Authority proposes taxing departing aircraft, potentially raising flight costs.
- 02European flights could cost an average of NIS 58 more, long-haul flights NIS 274 more.
- 03Domestic flights may increase by approximately NIS 12 per passenger.
- 04The proposed tax could generate NIS 1.1 billion in annual state revenue.
- 05The proposal is a recommendation and has not yet been approved for the state budget.
Airlines are expected to pass costs to passengers, but the tax is not yet approved and no price changes have occurred.
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