The aviation sector is responsible for varying levels of carbon emissions based on seating classes. Premium seats in business or first class create higher carbon footprints compared to economy seats. A coalition of eight countries, part of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, aims to tax these premium fliers. The tax will target business and first-class tickets, along with private jet users. This action intends to finance sustainable development and mitigate pollution, supported by the European Commission. Studies suggest broad aviation taxes could generate billions for climate action.
Flying comes with a lot of carbon emissions, but not all plane seats are environmentally equal. Seats that take up more space, like business or first class, come with a higher personal carbon footprint than the tightly packed seats in economy.
A coalition of eight countries has pledged to tax so-called premium fliers as a way to raise funds for climate action. The countries in the coalition are France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua and Barbuda.
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