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Why is it a subsidy if people are paying full price for their tickets? If you're looking for subsidies, check out the way jet fuel is taxed (usually at far low
by 9nGQluzmnq3M 6y ago
Why is it a subsidy if people are paying full price for their tickets?
If you're looking for subsidies, check out the way jet fuel is taxed (usually at far lower rates than regular fuel) or implement a consistent emissions scheme. Not that either is likely for a while given the ongoing carnage in the industry.
- iguy 6y agoEvery time I've looked into supposed lack of jet fuel taxes, it seems to come down to taxing the driving of cars on roads via taxes on fuel. Fuel for agricultural or industrial use also doesn't contain such taxes, most places. Which is not to say there aren't other subsidies for air travel, for example in keeping open the minor airports at which low-cost airlines often land. And money for manufacturers.
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