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IATA: Green tax could hurt travel
- Published: 27/12/2010 at 03:44 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
The international airline industry is up in arms against Thailand's plan to impose a hefty tax on air travellers, warning it would be counterproductive for a country that relies heavily on tourism.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said a proposed 15% tax on ticket prices would discourage airlines to operate to Thailand and drive away travellers.
"We think it is absolutely counterproductive," said Jeff Poole, who oversees industry charges, fuel and taxation issues at IATA, told the Bangkok Post.
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