Austrian Airlines seeks lower flight tax, cites €70‑75 million relief
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Austrian Airlines says the Vienna hub is too expensive and wants the flight tax reduced from twelve to eight euros.
The carrier, which earns about five euros profit per passenger, says a tax cut would relieve it by 70 to 75 million euros, while around 60% of its passengers connect in Vienna and five new Boeing Dreamliners are at stake.
Why it matters
A lower flight tax could improve Austrian Airlines’ profitability.