Airlines Criticize Belgium Air Ticket Tax Hike Amid Broader Debate | Aviation Week Network

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Helen Massy-Beresford
August 12, 2025

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A move to increase air taxes in Belgium has been met with criticism from airlines, amid a broader debate on air ticket taxes in Europe and varying decisions from different European governments. Following a vote in July, the Belgian government introduced an increase to ticket taxes that took effect…

Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

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