BBC:
A plan to levy charges on flights in EU airspace based on
carbon emissions has been criticized by the US, Canada, and
China—and China has barred its airlines from
participating. The plan was implemented at the beginning of the
year. The EU has estimated that airline passengers will be
charged €2–12 more per flight as a result of the
plan. China claims that the plan would cost Chinese airlines
€95 million a year if they took part. Although the EU
could forbid Chinese airlines from flying in EU airspace, doing
so could damage its relationship with China. Ultimately, the
issue may have to be resolved by the World Trade Organization
or another international body.
