Global Daily Tax News, German Cabinet Approves Air Travel Tax Cut, (Apr 6, 2026)

On April 1, Germany's Cabinet approved a reduction to the nation's levy on air travel from July 1, 2026.

The cut reverses increases implemented in 2024 to the Air Traffic Tax. From July 1, 2026, Air Traffic Tax rates will be reverted to those in place prior to the increases instituted from May 1, 2024.

The rates will be amended as follows:

• The rate for short-haul flights of up to 2,500 kilometers will fall from EUR15.53 to EUR13.03;

• The rate for medium-haul flights of up to 6,000 kilometers will fall from EUR39.34 to EUR33.01; and

• The rate on long-haul flights will fall from EUR70.83 to EUR59.43.