German travel industry warns of higher prices for holidaymakers
The German travel industry is warning of higher prices for holidaymakers as a result of the German government's planned increase in air traffic tax. The plan would make summer vacations significantly more expensive for many millions of people from Germany, criticized the President of the German Travel Association DRV, Norbert Fiebig, on Thursday.
"This is a social issue with explosive force - especially for average earners with families and children," said Fiebig. "It is unacceptable for the German government to carry out its budget problems on the backs of holidaymakers."
At the same time, tour operators fear additional burdens if the increase in air travel tax also affects bookings that have already been made. "As a retrospective price increase for vacation trips that have already been booked is de facto not possible, tour operators would be left with millions in additional costs." Many people booked their summer vacation particularly early this year.
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The proposed increase in the German air traffic tax by the government is a concern for the travel industry, as it could lead to an increase in vacation prices for millions of Germans. Critics argue that this is an unfair burden on holidaymakers, particularly average earners with families and children. Additionally, tour operators are worried about the potential impact on bookings that have already been made, as a retrospective price increase for vacation trips that have already been booked is not feasible.
Source: www.ntv.de
