According to Anja Karliczek, the chairperson of the Tourism Committee in the Bundestag (CDU), the planned reduction in air traffic tax set for July 1st will not be sufficient to compensate for the rising cost of flight tickets caused by the energy crisis. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post” on Monday, Karliczek acknowledged that the travel industry is facing difficult times and predicted that ticket prices will continue to climb, warning that people should not develop any false hope. She stated that the approved tax cut only constitutes a preliminary measure intended to help ensure that German airports and airlines do not fall further behind international competitors. These facilities need to maintain attractive hubs, both for incoming tourists. However, Karliczek argued that despite high kerosene prices, these costs should not be viewed as a distorting disadvantage to German airports compared to national operational costs. Instead, she characterized the fuel cost as a market phenomenon that all airlines must account for in their pricing models.
Flight Ticket Prices To Rise Further Karliczek Says Tax Cut Won’t Help
