Flight passengers now paying plane ticket tax to depart popular travel destination

France has rolled out a new requirement for travelers who are hoping to visit the country.

A "solidarity tax" has been added to commercial flight tickets for planes departing from French airports.

The tax increase took effect on March 1 with around $8 being tacked on for economy travelers going to destinations in France or Europe, according to the French government's Public Service site.

"If confirmed, this new plan would inadvertently weaken the competitiveness of French aviation, penalize citizens and, ultimately reduce the sector's economic contribution," ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec said in a press released at the time. 

"France is already a high-tax country and if it increases already high taxes further, we will probably reduce our capacity. France is going against the tide," said O'Leary.

Previously, the civil aviation rate was around $2 for economy classes for flights in the European Union and about $7 for other destinations.

Many Americans flocked to France last year, with the Paris Olympics and reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral drawing tourists.

Over 100 million international visitors traveled to the country in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

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