Skift Take

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72

Flying from Europe is about to get more expensive. On June 26, some of the continent’s largest flag carriers will begin charging an additional fee for flights departing next year.

Described as an ‘Environmental Cost Surcharge’, it will affect all airlines within the Lufthansa Group.

The parent company is best known for operating Germany’s national carrier, but it also owns several other major brands including Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Swiss, and Brussels Airlines. 

Why is the Surcharge Being Introduced?

Lufthansa says the surcharge is required to “cover part of