Travel tax and tax justice questions
The Lebanese government is imposing a progressive fee on travel tickets, starting at $35 for economy class and reaching up to $100 for private flights, with the aim of increasing revenues and compensating for financial losses. However, experts emphasize that this fee does not truly reflect the concept of a progressive tax, as the differences in fee rates between categories do not correspond proportionally to the variations in ticket prices and travelers' financial capacities. The increase ranges between 1.4 to 2.9 times, despite higher prices for higher travel classes. Experts argue that this system does not achieve tax justice, noting that countries that genuinely apply the principle of progressivity impose much larger disparities, raising debates about the fairness and effectiveness of these fees from economic and social perspectives.
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