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Ah yes, let's tax airlines for following rules imposed by overregulation. If there's something Europe needs, it's more taxes and more regulation.

• shkkmo 5y ago
  The airlines are currently paying a "tax" by running the flights empty but that cost is just being burnt as fossil fuel and helps no one. By switching to a tax for unused gates/ flight slots that is 80% of the cost of flying an empty if plane, the Airline saves money, the airport makes money, and the environment has fewer CO2 solutions. It is a win-win-win on all sides.
  • avar 5y ago
    It helps everyone involved in fuel delivery, airport operations etc. Don't underestimate the government incentives to maintain the status quo. If you switched this over to a tax you'd also need government programs to deal with the unemployment, lack of pilots and other ramp-up issues when this situation ends etc.
    • dataflow 5y ago
      Thanks for writing this. It did not occur to me at all and it really made me rethink the situation.