Prime minister Rishi Sunak has vowed no more airport taxes.
It marks a different, more realistic path towards a net zero future, he says.
The new approach to net zero is watering down of previously agreed measures but said there is still a commitment to reach net zero on time.
Airport taxes mooted in the past included a ‘frequent flier’ fee and ‘carbon pricing’ fees.
These proposals only served to ‘discourage flying.’
“We will never impose unnecessary measures on the British people, but we will still meet our international commitments by 2050,” Sunak said.
Sunak also pushed back the ban on new petrol car sales from 2030 to 2035.
ABTA said government funding and incentives is critical for aviation to meet sustainable aviation fuel usage commitments.
New research from InsureandGo reveals that :82% of the public want more government action to support sustainable travel.
“Weakening the government’s green targets risks endangering the business investment that consumers need to play their part,” said Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy.
“Which? research has shown a majority of consumers are concerned about climate change and recognise their role to reduce their own impact.”
