Swedish government that it will abolish the country’s aviation tax as of 1st of July 2025.
Sweden’s right-wing government said on Tuesday, September 3, it would abolish a tax on flights for travelers, citing a need to promote domestic air travel, in a move hotly criticized by environmental groups.
The tax charges passengers between SEK76-504 (USD7.4-49, EUR6.7-44) depending on destination.
“If we want to protect the ability to have good flight connections within Sweden, and Sweden as an international hub… we must ensure that we do not discriminate against the competitive advantage that Sweden can have.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Environmental groups had warned that scrapping the tax would lead to increased flight travel and emissions. “It’s completely upside down and the government is giving up completely on climate policy,” Daniel Kihlberg, climate director at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, told newspaper Aftonbladet following the announcement.
IATA Welcomes Abolition of Swedish Aviation Tax
The International Air Transport Association welcomed the announcement from the Swedish government telling the tax is a drag on Swedish economic competitiveness while making no positive environmental impact.
