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Air transport tax increase in Spain, Vueling CEO: "Almost suicidal initiative"

London, United Kingdom - More than 100% rise in the main airports

In the sidelines of a meeting of the Aviation Club in London, Vueling CEO Alex Cruz commented in a definitely critical way the Spanish government decision to increase the airport taxes just at the beginning of summer (AVIONEWS). The size of this increase is not fixed: the average rise is 18%, and in some minor airports it is really low; but in the main hubs, for instance Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143083
Rome, Italy, 07/06/2012 21:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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