Five regional leaders demand abolition of the aviation levy

The current aviation levy amounts to 12 euros per ticket. With their demand, the five regional leaders want to reduce this additional cost burden and contribute to securing existing connections as well as expanding new services.

Twelve euros per ticket in focus

The reference to Austrian airports is a central part of the argument. From the regional leaders' perspective, abolition would improve the economic framework conditions for Austrian airports in international competition and could enable new flight connections.

The joint, cross-party initiative represents a different approach. Although the demand is supported by representatives of different parties, the available information cites neither specific measures nor a timetable for implementation.

Regional policy to be strengthened

Until the measure is implemented, the 12-euro-per-ticket levy would remain in place. The extent to which individual travellers or airlines pass the levy on is not quantified in the provided facts; it refers to the cost burden on air travel.

With their demand, the regional leaders also want to place a political emphasis on regional policy. In their assessment, the success of abolition would depend on whether existing connections can be secured, new routes enabled and the competitive position of Austrian airports strengthened.

The initiative shows that the aviation levy is being negotiated not only between individual parties, but also between the interests of the federal states and a competition-oriented aviation policy. A final decision on abolition is not documented in the available information.