African nations join coalition levying taxes on luxury air travel
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A coalition of 13 countries has announced new taxes on luxury air travel, applying to private jets as well as business and first-class tickets. Most of the members are from the Global South.
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- A coalition of 13 countries has announced new taxes on luxury air travel, including jets and premium class tickets.
- Most coalition members are from the global south, with only two high-income nations participating. 11s
- Djibouti, Nigeria, and South Sudan recently joined the coalition, while Kenya, Benin, and Sierra Leone were founding members. 24s
- Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and France are also members; Brazil, Fiji, and Vanuatu have observer status. 38s
- Tax revenues will be directed toward climate action, with private aviation noted as a major CO2 emitter. 49s