Quelle Surprise! EasyJet Hates the Idea of France’s New Eco Tax
Photo Credit: An EasyJet plane landing at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The airline isn't in favor of the new French airline tax. Flickr / Catherine Singleton
Skift Take
The aviation industry's impact on the environment is only going to grow over the coming years as air travel increases across the world. Increasing taxes might force airlines to find new solutions while also raising money to fund more sustainable forms of transport.
EasyJet has joined European rival Air France in condemning France’s plans to add a new eco-tax to flights.
The new charge, which ranges from $1.70 (€1.50) to $20 (€18), is part of a government plan to raise money to fund improvements in public transport across the country. France hopes to bring in $202 million (€180 million) a year from 2020.
Somewhat predictably airlines hate the idea of more taxes — even if the amount is modest and even if passengers up paying.
“That is not the right approach. I don’t think there’s
