A4E calls for an end to passenger taxes

Airlines for Europe (A4E) and executives from its member airlines have called for the abolition of passenger taxes to drive growth and jobs in Europe. Since its launch in January A4E has addressed the issue of new and rising aviation taxes in Europe, as one of its key policy priorities. Instead of preventing economic growth and job creation by imposing unreasonable taxes, European governments should create a supportive regulatory environment. “By weakening an enabler of economic activity, governments are shooting themselves in the foot: they only see the short term budgetary gains but ignore the larger and long-term impact on