Air France aircraft at Cancun Airport (Photo: Riviera Maya News)
An alliance of airlines and airports called for changes to the European Union’s planned climate change legislation on Monday, arguing it will make them less competitive with non-European rivals.
(REUTERS).- Taking aim at aviation, a sector deemed responsible for up to 3% of global emissions, the European Union presented plans last July that foresee stricter rules on CO2 emissions and the use of synthetic fuel blends, as well as the implementation of a kerosene tax.
The alliance, whose nearly 20 members include all Lufthansa subsidiaries, Air France-KLM, and major airports such as Frankfurt and Amsterdam’s Schipol, argues long-haul flights via non-European hubs would not be subjected to the same associated costs, leading to a potential shift in business to such carriers.
The alliance rejects a kerosene tax outright and proposes that the environmental protection surcharge be based on the entire flight route, not just feeder flights bringing passengers from the EU to international hubs such as Istanbul or Dubai.
In principle, the alliance is however in favor of the EU’s “Fit for 55” climate package, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.
TYT Newsroom
Comments
more recommended stories
Pirates arrested in Progreso after assaulting a fishermanA pair of “pirates” were arrested.
López Obrador watched the Mexico game with Mexican actor Tenoch HuertaPresident Andrés Manuel López Obrador bragged.
Another fatal accident on Merida’s PeriféricoOnce again Merida’s Periférico became the.
Progreso beachgoers take TV screen to the beach to watch Mexico’s World Cup gameOnce again, some people stopped their.
The Coca-Cola Christmas Tree is already illuminating Meridanos with its message of love and peaceIn the midst of a great.
Sheinbaum, Ebrard, and Augusto López marched along with López Obrador in Mexico City on Sunday, November 27The head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum;.
Sectur with no tourism products to offer to generate investment in CampecheAccording to the Campeche State Secretary.
Yucatan breaks records with the participation of more than 2,000 horses in the annual “Cabalgata”Yucatan broke records in the first.
Mérida Mercedes Benz Fashion Week was a big success!Every great thing must come to.
AMLO and Morena’s presidential candidates will walk at the front of the march this SundayIn the front row of the.
Leave a Comment