Belgian government scales back aviation tax increase to €7 after industry pressure
The Belgian federal government has softened its planned increase in the country's aviation tax, opting to raise the levy from €5 to €7 per...
Belgium to double air passenger tax from 2027; airlines warn travellers will pay more
Belgium will again increase its air passenger tax, raising the levy to €10 per departing passenger from 2027 for all flights, regardless of distance,...
Ryanair criticizes Belgian Government’s plan to increase aviation tax
Ryanair has strongly condemned the Belgian government's proposal to raise the aviation tax for departing passengers to €5, calling it an excessive 150% increase...
Belgian aviation tax generates €42 million in 2024
The Belgian aviation tax, introduced nearly three years ago to discourage short flights, generated €42.3 million last year, according to Belgium's Federal Public Service...
Sweden to abolish aviation tax amid debates on climate and competitiveness
The Swedish government and the Sweden Democrats have announced the abolition of the controversial aviation tax, effective from July 1, 2025. Initially introduced in...