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Pollution levy could push up price of European air fares

By George Parker in Brussels

Published: July 25 2005 03:00 | Last updated: July 25 2005 03:00

Ticket prices for return flights out of European airports could rise by up to €9 ($10.85, £6.25), under Brussels plans to make airlines pay for the pollution they cause.

The European Commission wants to include airlines in its strategy to tackle climate change, putting them in the same category as power generators and oil refineries.

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