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January 8th -  Flight Tax or fuel future? the truth behind airfare headlines

January 8th - Flight Tax or fuel future? the truth behind airfare headlines

Simon Calder explains the sustainable aviation fuel mandate and its Impact

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast · The Independent

January 8, 20259m 0s

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Show Notes

Amid headlines warning of skyrocketing airfares due to a new "flight tax," Simon Calder unpacks the reality of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate. It's not a tax, nor Labour’s policy, but a step towards greener aviation adopted under Conservative leadership.


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