IATA warns Sweden over proposed aviation passenger tax

IATA responded (02-Mar-2017) to an inquiry on Sweden's proposed aviation passenger tax, warning that the tax would cost 7500 jobs and negatively impact Sweden's economic competitiveness. IATA also emphasised the Inquiry Committee's own acknowledgement that the climate change impact of the tax would be negligible. IATA regional VP for Europe Rafael Schvartzman said, "This tax will be disastrous for the Swedish economy. We urge Swedish businesses and the Swedish people to persuade the government to reject this tax and are eager to support them in this important task. Sweden should be working with European and world partners to make a success of existing aviation climate policies, not imposing ineffective measures that cripple the economy while having almost no impact on the environment". [more - original PR]