More benefits to road than aviation taxes

One of your correspondents asks why aviation fuel is tax-free (Irish Examiner letters, October 30).

The problem is that if aviation fuel was taxed in one country, airlines would simply refuel in other countries where it is tax-free.

Airline passengers already pay taxes on tickets which are greater than the cost of the seat. Furthermore, the ticket pays all direct and indirect costs such as airport charges, air traffic control, etc.