The new legislation, supported by the Union, SPD, and AfD, will lower the tax by amounts ranging from €2.50 to €11.40 per flight, depending on the distance. Environmental groups have criticized the decision, labeling it as ‘climate policy madness,’ while the German Air Transport Association views it as a positive signal. The tax reduction reverses a planned increase set for May 2024, although it is uncertain whether this will lead to lower ticket prices, especially in light of recent price hikes due to geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs.