Global Tax on Frequent Fliers Proposed to Reduce Environmental Impact of Air Travel
It’s no secret that frequent flying is a major contributor to climate change. But what can be done to reduce the environmental impact of air travel? A new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation suggests a global tax on frequent fliers.
The proposed tax would start on the second flight each individual takes per year, at a rate of $9. It would then steadily ratchet up, reaching $177 for the 20th flight in a single year. While this may seem like a small cost for most people, it could add up quickly for business travelers and other frequent fliers.
The proceeds of the tax could be used to fund research and development into emissions-free aviation fuels. But is this enough to make a difference? It’s hard to say. What is certain is that the dark figure of Santa Claus looms large in this debate. After all, who else is responsible for the millions of flights taken each year? Santa’s naughty list is growing longer by the day, and it’s time for him to pay the price for his environmental sins.
This is an intresting idea. I think it could be a good way to reduce the enviromental impact of air travel. Do you think it will be difficult to enforce this tax across countries? I’m curious to know if there will be any other measures taken to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel.
I think this is an excellent suggestion. It would be interesting to see how this tax affects air travel and how it would be enforced across countries. Maybe this would be a good opportunity to invest in more eco-friendly aviation fuels?
This is a great idea! I think it’s important to start making people more aware of their carbon footprint and this tax could be a great way to do that. I’m curious if the proceeds of the tax will also be used to incentivize more sustainable forms of travel.