France's new 2025 Budget introduces a substantial increase in taxes on plane tickets, raising costs from 2.63 euros to 7.30 euros for economy class tickets. This move has drawn criticism from budget airline Ryanair, whose CEO indicated that such increases may lead to reduced flight capacity to and from French airports. The tax, known as the Chirac tax, has been in place since 2005 and has undergone several adjustments. Despite efforts to keep the tax hike lower than initially proposed, the measure reflects a broader trend in French taxation that may deter air travel.
France's recently passed 2025 Budget includes an increased tax on plane tickets, raising costs significantly for travelers and prompting budget airline Ryanair to threaten service reductions.
The taxe sur la solidarite des billets d'avion (TSBA) has been increased from its current rates to 7.30 per economy ticket, doubling the existing surcharge.
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