Austria to halve air travel taxes in 2018
Austria’s air travel tax will be cut in half Jan 1, 2018, following a confirmation by the Austrian Council of Ministers, as the country seeks to increase its attractiveness as a business and tourism destination. Under the new plan, Austria’s air travel tax will be amended to E3.50 (US$3.70) for short-haul, E7.50 for medium-haul, and E17.50 for long-haul flights. Additional motives for the tax cut, as confirmed by the Council of Ministers, included “[securing] the future of Vienna airport as an international aviation hub, [creating] jobs and [increasing] economic development.” “In cutting its travel tax, the Austrian govt has taken an important step in the right direction,” IATA DG and CE Alexandre de Juniac said. “Other countries should take note, particularly Germany and the UK, which continue to heavily tax air passengers.” <br/>
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Austria to halve air travel taxes in 2018
Austria’s air travel tax will be cut in half Jan 1, 2018, following a confirmation by the Austrian Council of Ministers, as the country seeks to increase its attractiveness as a business and tourism destination. Under the new plan, Austria’s air travel tax will be amended to E3.50 (US$3.70) for short-haul, E7.50 for medium-haul, and E17.50 for long-haul flights. Additional motives for the tax cut, as confirmed by the Council of Ministers, included “[securing] the future of Vienna airport as an international aviation hub, [creating] jobs and [increasing] economic development.” “In cutting its travel tax, the Austrian govt has taken an important step in the right direction,” IATA DG and CE Alexandre de Juniac said. “Other countries should take note, particularly Germany and the UK, which continue to heavily tax air passengers.” <br/>
