A Coalition of African Countries is Imposing Fees on High-End Aviation Travel

A coalition of 13 nations has introduced new taxes targeting luxury air travel, including private jets and premium flight classes such as business and first class. The majority of participating countries are from the Global South, with only two high-income nations joining the initiative, even though wealthier states account for most luxury travel-related emissions. Funds raised from the new tax will be directed toward climate action projects.

Djibouti, Nigeria, and South Sudan recently joined the coalition, expanding its membership after these nations signed on last week. The original bloc, established in June, included Kenya, Benin, and Sierra Leone, along with Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and France. Brazil, Fiji, and Vanuatu have joined as observer states.

The coalition has called on other governments to adopt similar measures to curb carbon emissions. Private air travel, which remains most common in the United States, produces significantly higher CO2 emissions per passenger than any other mode of transportation. The coalition’s newest members, Djibouti, Nigeria, and South Sudan, joined last week.

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