Comment on the Government's announcement of aviation tax on 3 September

“Swedavia welcomes this proposal. The aviation tax has hampered Swedish flight accessibility, competitiveness and growth. In addition, it has not supported the necessary climate transition as it treats all fuels, including biobased jetfuel, equally,” says Jonas Abrahamsson, Swedavia's President and CEO, continues:

“A broad focus on how the industry ensures competitive and sustainable air travel is now required. Policy instruments already exist at EU level and Sweden now need to promote innovation and effective tools. Swedavia's role is to connect all parts of Sweden and to connect Sweden to the rest of the world. At the same time, we are working intensively on the industry's climate transition by promoting bio jet fuel, hydrogen and electric aviation.”

For more information, contact Swedavia’s press service at +46 (0)10-109 01 00 or press@swedavia.se.

The Swedavia Group owns, operates and is developing 10 airports across Sweden. Our role is to create the connectivity Sweden needs to facilitate travel, business and meetings. Safe, satisfied passengers are the foundation of Swedavia’s business. Swedavia is a world leader in developing airports with the least possible environmental impact. Since 2020, Swedavia's own airport operations have been fossil-free at all ten airports. In 2023, the Group had sales of approximately SEK 5.9 billion and has approximately 2,600 employees.

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