German Government to Reduce Flight Ticket Tax Mid-Year
Daily Pulse
April 1, 2026
German Government to Reduce Flight Ticket Tax Mid-Year
The German Cabinet has approved a reduction in flight ticket taxes, effective mid-2026, as part of a coalition agreement.
The tax on short-haul flights will decrease by €2.50, medium-haul by €6.33, and long-haul by €11.40. This measure is projected to cost the federal government approximately €185 million in 2026, potentially rising to €355 million by 2030. To offset these losses, the Ministry of Transport plans to implement budget cuts starting in 2027. The Finance Ministry has urged airlines to pass on the tax savings to consumers, although this remains uncertain due to rising fuel costs.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de
