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flag UK recommends drastic emission cuts, including higher flight taxes, to meet 2040 climate goals.

flag The UK's Climate Change Committee recommends reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 87% by 2040, including a 17% cut in aviation emissions from 2023 levels. flag The committee suggests reflecting pollution reduction costs in flight prices, potentially raising a return ticket to Spain by £150 and to New York by £300 by 2050. flag Recommendations include increasing air passenger duty, introducing a frequent flyer levy, and limiting airport expansion. flag However, environmental groups criticize the focus on sustainable aviation fuel and airport expansion, arguing it is incompatible with climate goals.

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