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Ticket taxes increase return air ticket prices by USD 30
5 December 2025
Air transport passengers paid an estimated total of USD 60.4 billion in ticket taxes and charges in 2024 (see Specific taxes on the use of air transport).
2024 Aviation Emissions: Efficiency Gains vs. Rising Totals
28 November 2025
In 2024, the air transport emissions landscape reflected both progress and ongoing challenges. While
operational efficiency improved, driven largely by higher load factors, absolute emissions continued to rise.
The impact of exchange rates against USD on jet fuel costs
21 November 2025
The first chart of the week, a decade ago, showed that jet fuel price declines had uneven impacts across economies due to fluctuations in local currencies against the US dollar.
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Europe's Jet Fuel Supply Outlook
14 November 2025
Europe’s jet fuel supply resilience has weakened as reliance on imports grows, driven by an increasing number of refinery closures in the region.
Taxes applied to air transport enterprises and services
5 November 2025
Taxation plays a fundamental role in how modern societies operate, allowing governments to fund essential public services and pursue social and economic goals.
The Fiscal Landscape of International Air Transport
7 October 2025
The global and interconnected air transport industry features complex and highly regulated operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Connectivity and network evolution
29 September 2025
An analysis of market dynamics in Europe and the Middle East.
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