A group of eight countries are pushing to tax premium-class flyers first- and business- class tickets, and private jets in a bid to raise funds for climate action and sustainable development.
The coalition was launched on June 30 by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone and Antigua Barbuda. It will be supported by theGlobal Solidarity Levies Task Force, which has the mandate to explore options for resources for climate and development. The task force is co-chaired by Kenya, Barbados and France and the European Commission will provide technical support.
According to a statement by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, the coalition aims to improve domestic revenue mobilisation of developing countries and support international solidarity.
We have to mobilise global solidarity levies. We have made progress on maritime and now on aviation there is a huge step forward. Having Spain in our premium flyers coalition is very good news. I urge all possible countries to join this international framework, said Emmanuel Macron , President of France.
The coalition will work to increase the number of countries applying flight ticket levies, including on premium travel, and to tax private jets. Proposals for the use of the proceeds will also be developed.