UK’s new net-zero flight tax aligns with climate conspiracy
A new climate mandate from the British government could see flight prices skyrocket, in keeping with a conspiracy among world leaders to reduce flights for climate change.
Legislation that took effect on January 1st requires airlines to begin using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) composed of environmentally friendly ingredients like animal waste and cooking oil. Airlines must ensure SAF comprises 2% of their total jet fuel, though this number will rise to 10% in 2030 and 22% in 2040.
Estimates show that up to 80% of the cost of SAF — which can be as much as seven times more expensive than traditional jet fuel — will be passed along to consumers, the Daily Mail reported. This is likely to translate to a 20% jump in flight prices. International Airlines Group, which owns British Airways, has confirmed that travelers can expect to pay more for trips.
The SAF law comes after British Chancellor Rachel Reeves in October imposed an Air Passenger Duty tax, which requires commercial air travelers to pay up to £202 ($251) more on flights.
The C40 climate cabal
Reducing air travel has been a major objective of globalist leaders under the pretext of “climate change.” The C40, a conglomerate of mayors worldwide who have pledged to implement the World Health Organization’s Air Quality Guidelines, has pegged aviation as one of six key categories that require “intervention.”
“Reducing flights and adopting sustainable aviation fuels could collectively avoid $70 million in damages from air pollution that would impact human health, buildings, infrastructure and agricultural production,” explains a C40 proposal.
The C40 syndicate is backed by the British government, Google, the World Bank, George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, many other corporations, non-governmental organizations, and various other government entities.
C40: Residents should be limited to one flight every three years
Reducing flights is significantly more effective at cutting carbon emissions than substituting sustainable fuels, says the C40 report, which is why getting people to fly less is the more “ambitious” objective.
“In the ambitious scenario, reducing flights is more effective at cutting emissions than further increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels; the former reduces emissions by 11% and the latter by just 1%.”
Therefore, “46% of C40 cities’ residents would need to reduce the number of trips compared to their 2017 levels” to have the desired effect on the climate. Municipal governments should reduce air travel by 26% by the year 2030 and 55% by 2050, says the C40. To achieve this, residents should be limited to one flight every two years, which the proposal refers to as the “progressive target for 2030.” The “ambitious target” for 2030 limits flights to one every three years, with each flight limited to a distance of no more than 1,500 km (932 miles).
Other C40 measures include a 39% reduction in the consumption of clothing and textiles by 2030, an 18% reduction in electronics and household appliances by 2030, a 26% reduction in aviation by 2030, and a 28% reduction in private transport by 2030. Higher numbers are set for 2050.
