Transport - Jamaica, yes to airline surcharge

In order to help the state’s coffer but also the companies, Jamaica has said yes to a tax on airline tickets. It consists in supplementary $8 on round trip flights, and it is established by the Government of the Caribbean island to deal with budget problems. The fee will be levied by the airlines through the ticket but then will be turned to the Exchequer. The revenue should also lead, in the intentions of the Government of Jamaica, to remove part of the taxes owed by carriers to the State for airport operations, so to help airlines in future crises and allow a reduction of tariffs (thereby offsetting price increases due to the tax on pax).

Source: Il Sole 24 ore