The airport association ADV warns of the economic consequences of high government-related costs in German air traffic.
In an analysis, the association found that German airports and airlines have to pay significantly higher taxes and fees than their European neighbors. This endangers competitiveness and leads to locational disadvantages. According to ADV General Manager Ralph Beisel, the cost burden in Germany for short, medium and long-haul flights is up to 309% higher than in neighboring European countries. Beisel is calling on politicians to review the fees and take measures to ease the burden on the industry in order to secure jobs and economic stability.
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