Posted on 11/22/2013 9:54:46 PM PST by Olog-hai
Germany’s next government is set to scrap the country’s air passenger duty, which could make flights up to €40 cheaper. The move follows pressure from the airline lobby, but has upset environmental groups. …
The tax was introduced in Germany two years ago, but the parties believe that it is costing the country more money than it brings in, as passengers are put off flying from German airports by the high cost of travel.
If the duty is abolished, ticket prices would be reduced by €7.50 on short-haul journeys, €23.43 on medium-haul and slashed on long-haul flights by €42.18, the Bild said. …
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Good for them.
The fact that taxes kill free enterprise seems to catching on.
Except in the White House.
Amen! However, if you want to be a dictator ...
The German version of the carbon tax hit a snag!
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