German CDU lowers flight safety fees and plans medium‑term aviation tax cut
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The CDU Presidium decided to strengthen Germany’s aviation site by lowering flight safety fees and, in the medium term, reducing the aviation tax, and the German Aviation Industry Association (BDL) is urging the federal government to implement the decision quickly so airlines can receive relief by early 2027.
The German Association of Airlines (BDF) says take‑off and landing fees need to fall by €100‑150 million in 2027, noting that fees have tripled in recent years and that the 2027 fee level will be fixed by December for the following year, while the German Airports Association (ADV) views the move as good news for passengers because lower taxes and fees should attract airlines; Ryanair welcomed the announcement but called for a complete abolition of the aviation tax, having suspended domestic flights and cut many connections after the tax was introduced.
Why it matters
Lower fees and taxes are expected to attract airlines and benefit passengers, according to industry groups.