France's recent 2025 budget has approved a major increase in the eco tax on plane tickets, known as the taxe sur les billets d'avion (TSBA), or taxe Chirac. This new tax, effective from March 1, 2025, more than doubles the tax rate on various classes of flights. For instance, the tax on short-haul economy flights increases from €2.63 to €7.40, while long-distance business class flights will pay €120. The tax applies only to flights departing from France, affirming the government’s commitment to funding international aid aimed at disadvantaged countries.
The new eco tax, part of France's 2025 budget, will more than double plane ticket taxes to fund aid for disadvantaged countries.
The taxe sur les billets d'avion (TSBA), commonly known as taxe Chirac, will see substantial increases for various categories of flights starting March 1, 2025.
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