France mulls surprise airport tax hike despite 'tax pause' pledge

The French government, despite promising a 'tax pause' for air transport, may include an increase in the transport infrastructure tax in the 2027 finance bill, affecting major airports including ADP, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, and Toulouse. The move comes as the sector faces sharply higher kerosene prices, adding cost pressure. The measure is poorly received, and its inclusion is not yet confirmed.