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Singapore Adds Eco-Tax to Airfares
1 Oct
Summary
- Singapore introduces a world-first green levy on departing flights.
- The charge ranges from S$1 to S$41.60 per passenger.
- Fares booked now for future travel will incur the new fee.
Singapore is set to introduce a groundbreaking green levy on flights departing the city-state, a move that will increase air travel costs. This new charge applies to passenger fares booked starting Thursday, for flights scheduled to depart after January 1.
The levy will add between S$1 and S$41.60 to the cost of each ticket. This initiative marks a global first, as Singapore becomes the first nation to implement such a fee specifically targeting departing flights for environmental purposes.
The introduction of this green levy is expected to contribute to the already rising expenses of air travel. Travelers booking flights should be aware of this additional cost when planning their journeys from Singapore after the new year.
