In a cabinet decision, the German government will reduce the air traffic tax effective July 1, 2026 to the level that applied before May 1, 2024. Short‑distance flights will pay €13.03 instead of €15.53 per passenger; medium‑distance flights €33.01 instead of €39.34; long‑distance flights €59.43 instead of €70.83. The measure is part of a coalition package aimed at strengthening the aviation sector, which supports about 1.5 million jobs directly and indirectly in Germany. The decision was adopted by the coalition committee in November 2025. Airlines may decide whether to pass the tax savings on to passengers; the change is intended to curb further price rises.
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