Sweden marks end of ‘Flight Shame’ with investment in aviation

Sweden’s Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson has declared an end to the ‘flight shame’ movement which began in Sweden. He suggests it is no longer relevant in light of the airline industry’s adoption of more sustainable technologies. The statement came during a press briefing announcing the Swedish government’s infusion of one billion and thirty-five million Swedish kroner in cash (approximately $97 million) in the critical aviation sector.

The announced $97 million cash infusion will address a deficit in the country’s joint fee equalization system, known as GAS, which covers security screening passengers and their luggage. Swedish security-approved airports’ security screening costs are accumulated and distributed per departing passenger. The Swedish Transport Agency invoices the airlines based on the number of passengers transported. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sharp drop in air traffic while airports’ costs largely remained the same, generating a shortfall.

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