As of July 29, 2025, the Belgian government has increased its eco-tax on airline tickets to €5 or €10, depending on distance. The change, part of a broader tax reform included in the new coalition’s agreement, applies retroactively to all tickets with travel dates after the law’s publication—even those booked earlier.
Most airlines plan to absorb the extra cost, but Ryanair has stated it will pass the tax on to passengers, criticising the move as “idiotic” and damaging to Belgium’s economy. The airline condemned the 150% increase and warned it will further hinder Brussels Airport’s recovery, which still lags behind pre-COVID traffic levels.
Ryanair called on the government to reverse the decision, arguing that higher taxes will harm connectivity, jobs, and competitiveness, unlike other EU countries that are reducing aviation levies to support growth.
This post was published on 31 July 2025 15:13
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