Varadkar calls on airlines to refund €3 travel tax

AIRLINE passengers who bought advance tickets for flights later this summer should be reimbursed the €3 travel tax once its planned abolition goes ahead in July, according to a government minister.

Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister Leo Varadkar called on airlines to offer refunds to any customers who bought advance tickets for flights after July 1 next.

Mr Varadkar confirmed his intention last week to abolish the controversial tax from July 1 on the basis that airlines would deliver a greater number of passengers to and from Ireland.