The German air traffic control has announced significant fee increases for air travel, raising overflight fees by 27% and take-off/landing fees by 40%. This decision aims to address a financing gap of 1.2 billion euros anticipated by 2028. Coupled with rising air travel taxes and security fees, these changes are set to inflate ticket prices further.
Experts predict that passenger levels won't return to pre-pandemic numbers until 2029, highlighting the need for a reform in financing air traffic management. One airline has even threatened to withdraw from German airports due to these increases.
Additionally, the new incentive structure in Frankfurt favors long-haul flights while imposing higher costs on local travelers, raising concerns about fairness and environmental impact.
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