The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has finalized plans to defer the increase in the aircraft fuel tax and keep it unchanged for the time being. The ministry will include an increase for fiscal 2027 in its tax reform requests and continue support in light of soaring fuel prices.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has finalized plans to defer the increase in the aircraft fuel tax applied to domestic flights to fiscal 2027. The ministry plans to include the original reform proposal in its tax reform requests. It is understood to have decided to continue tax support for airlines in response to soaring fuel prices caused by the worsening situation in the Middle East.
The decision is expected to help reduce the burden on airlines and will maintain tax support measures as fuel costs remain elevated.