Air France Suspends Proposed Threefold Hike in Aviation Tax

Air France has announced the suspension of a proposed threefold increase in France’s civil aviation tax, known as the Airline Ticket Solidarity Tax (TSBA), after the French parliament rejected the measure. The tax hike, intended to take effect in 2025, was part of the government’s broader efforts to generate additional revenue. However, it faced significant opposition from various sectors, including the aviation industry, which argued that it could lead to higher ticket prices and affect consumer demand. The TSBA, collected from departing passengers, has been a source of funding for various solidarity and environmental initiatives. The proposed increase would have marked a sharp rise in the tax, causing considerable concern among travelers and airline companies alike. With the tax hike no longer set to take effect in 2025, both the airline and its passengers can breathe a sigh of relief, while the French government will likely need to reconsider alternative measures to achieve its fiscal goals.