The Tickets to Europe More Expensive from 1 January 2012

10 years, 5 months ago - December 23, 2011

Bad year gift for those wishing to undertake journeys to Europe in early 2012. Indeed, the flight to European destinations cost more from a st January 2012 due to the imposition of the new carbon tax in the airspace of the Old Continent.

This decision, which was taken by the European Union, weigh down the price of the ticket. The fee will vary depending on the rate of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emitted into the atmosphere along the way towards Europe.

Text by Defi Media Group

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