EU draft exempts private jets, cargo from jet fuel tax

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Post by AndrewBissell » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 5:58 PM UTC

EU draft exempts private jets, cargo from jet fuel tax
argusmedia.com

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Post by jey » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:05 PM UTC

This seems to be the upstream source article: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2231434-eu-draft-exempts-...

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Post by AndrewBissell » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:06 PM UTC

jey wrote: post #2

This seems to be the upstream source article: https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2231434-eu-draft-exempts-...

Much more substantive and less editorialized, thank you!

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Post by m1117 » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:06 PM UTC

We need carbon tax asap everywhere where it's possible otherwise the humanity is doomed.

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Post by BelenusMordred » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:09 PM UTC

> Private jets will enjoy an exemption through classification of "business aviation" as the use of aircraft by firms for carriage of passengers or goods as an "aid to the conduct of their business", if generally considered not for public hire.

> A further exemption is given for "pleasure" flights whereby an aircraft is used for "personal or recreational" purposes not associated with a business or professional use.

Surely they can afford it more than everyone else flying?

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Post by rado » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:11 PM UTC

Somebody thinks of Davos

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Post by brobdingnagians » Thu, Jul 08, 2021, 6:12 PM UTC

To me, this just drives home the point that it is more about control than about anything scientific. The wealthy class want their perks and privileges while corraling the plebeians so that we won't use "their precious resources" or ruining their enjoyments.