Sweden introduces eco-friendly aviation tax
All flights departing from Swedish airports will now have an added charge. Sweden introduced a new aviation tax Sunday that will add an extra charge to all passenger flights from the country in a bid to lessen air travel’s impact on the climate. “The objective of the tax is to minimise the carbon footprint of flights following a sharp increase in air travel,” a climate minister and Greens spokeswoman said. All flights departing from Swedish airports will have an added charge of between SEK60 to SEK400 (US$7 to US$49), depending on the destination. It will apply to everyone except babes in arms, flight crews, passengers stopping over without changing planes and — in some circumstances — those in transit to take another flight. According to a survey, 53% of Swedes are in the favour of the new tax. <br/>
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Sweden introduces eco-friendly aviation tax
All flights departing from Swedish airports will now have an added charge. Sweden introduced a new aviation tax Sunday that will add an extra charge to all passenger flights from the country in a bid to lessen air travel’s impact on the climate. “The objective of the tax is to minimise the carbon footprint of flights following a sharp increase in air travel,” a climate minister and Greens spokeswoman said. All flights departing from Swedish airports will have an added charge of between SEK60 to SEK400 (US$7 to US$49), depending on the destination. It will apply to everyone except babes in arms, flight crews, passengers stopping over without changing planes and — in some circumstances — those in transit to take another flight. According to a survey, 53% of Swedes are in the favour of the new tax. <br/>
