On July 1, Sweden will abolish a 2018 tax on air travel, initiated to reduce carbon emissions during a flight-shaming movement. The reversal aims to stimulate Sweden's commercial aviation sector, which has suffered from decreased passenger numbers since the tax was implemented. Coalition government members cite lowering ticket prices and increasing demand as positive outcomes of the policy change. Expected reductions include cuts of 80 kronor on European flights and 325 kronor on international flights, as operators like Swedavia AB have reported significant decreases in traffic at major airports.
The government reversed the 2018 policy, effective July 1, that placed levies on airline tickets, depending on distance flown. The flip flop comes from a country that invented the Swedish term "flygskam," or flight shame, during a pre-pandemic anti-air travel movement championed by environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
The move is expected to cut ticket prices from Sweden by 80 kronor ($8.44 USD today) on European flights and 325 kronor ($34.28 USD today) on those outside Europe.
This will lead to lower prices for travellers and rising demand, boosting the competitiveness of airlines, said Sweden Democrats Member of Parliament Linda Lindberg.
Since the inception of the tax, Sweden has seen a steady decrease in air traffic, particularly to the country's rural airports.
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