A coalition of 13 countries has proposed levies on private jets and business- and first-class tickets, targeting luxury air travel. The largely Global South group says proceeds will be ring-fenced to finance climate adaptation measures in vulnerable countries.
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A group of 13 countries is proposing targeted levies on private jets and premium fares to generate revenue specifically for climate adaptation in vulnerable nations.
The proposal comes as private-jet activity has surged — see data showing business-jet flights hit all-time highs in 2025 — so taxes on luxury travel could meaningfully influence demand, OEM aftermarket markets, charter operators and pricing dynamics.
This measure follows a broader policy trend of using travel levies to fund climate action (for example, Singapore's departure levy to fund SAF) and sits alongside ongoing industry debates over fuel and passenger taxes (see industry opposition to EU-wide jet-A and levy proposals).
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