Russia to Add 500–2,000 RUB Fee on Air Tickets

Russia is discussing the introduction of a new fee for air passengers, reports Kommersant citing government sources.

Consensus

Russian authorities are discussing introducing a new fee on air passengers to support domestic aircraft.
The proposed fee is intended to cover the cost of leasing and operating Russian-made aircraft.
The initiative is being discussed by Mintrans, Minpromtorg, and Rostec.
The fee is still in early stages of development, with no final decisions made on amount or method.
The funds would be used to compensate for the difference between the cost of Russian aircraft and their subsidized delivery price to airlines.
Some sources suggest the fee could be temporary, ending after 2030 when aircraft costs may decrease due to mass production.
The proposed fee could reach up to 500 rubles per domestic flight and up to 1,000 per international flight.
The expected revenue from the fee is estimated at 200–250 billion roubles between 2027 and 2029.
One source mentioned higher potential fees: 700 rubles for domestic and 2,000 for international flights.
The operator of the fee may be Mintrans.
Part of the funds may be used to compensate airlines for higher fuel and operational costs.
Experts warn the fee could reduce passenger traffic and suggest budget funding as an alternative.

Points of divergence

A new waste disposal fee will increase by 10–20%, and utility tariffs will rise sharply from October 1. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
A new Youth Army House opened in Yoshkar-Ola, where youth are training with automatic weapons. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
53% of Russian adults support lowering the age of criminal responsibility for serious crimes to 12 years. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
There are currently 11 correctional colonies for minors in Russia, housing 1,030 juvenile offenders. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
A historical comparison is drawn between current juvenile detention and a 1920s labor commune in the Nikolo-Ugreshsky Monastery. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
Actor Dmitry Duyev warns that youth raised in comfort may spark a 'quick revolution'. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
A new zero-gravity tower is planned in Novosibirsk, and a 'Amur Tiger House' is planned in Khabarovsk. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
The cost of an MS-21 aircraft under the program has risen to 5.3 billion rubles. — fontanka
The cost of an SJ-100 aircraft has risen to 3.7 billion rubles. — fontanka
The cost of a Tu-214 aircraft has risen to 6 billion rubles. — fontanka
The government increased funding for the leasing of 63 domestic aircraft from 175.4 to 290.7 billion rubles in July. — fontanka
An additional 115.3 billion rubles were allocated from the National Wealth Fund for the program. — fontanka

Coverage (18 sources)

Flights to Russia may become more expensive due to new passenger fee — Вечерняя Москва
How will the price of airline tickets change due to the new levy — Вечерняя Москва
What did "NeMoskva" talk about on September 23? — Говорит НеМосква
New passenger levy may be introduced in the Russian Federation to support domestic aircraft — РИАМО
From passengers will collect on Russian planes, from business - for protecting power grids, USA wants share in Lukoil assets — The Bell
To the ticket — even before 2 thousand. In Russia they discuss a new levy for domestic airplanes — Фонтанка
In Russia, discussion of introducing new fee for air passengers — «Kommersant» — ЭХО / Новости
New fees for air passengers are being worked out by authorities — «Kommersant» — Бумага
Airline ticket prices will jump by 500-1000 rubles - Russia will introduce a levy for the maintenance and leasing of domestic aircraft. — Первый Московский
Authorities discussed introducing a fee from air passengers to support Russian aircraft — Вечерняя Москва
Russia discusses introducing new passenger fees for air flights — Говорит НеМосква
In Russia, a new fee from air passengers is being discussed. Funds will be directed to purchase Russian aircraft — Meduza
Government discusses new fee from air passengers to support Russian planes — «Kommersant» — SOTAvision
Russian authorities discuss introducing new fee from air passengers to support leasing and operation of new domestic... — Varlamov News
Russian authorities discuss introducing a new fee for air passengers that could go to support domestic aviation industry... — ASTRA
Costs for servicing aircraft in Russia may be offset by ticket prices — Вести
«Kommersant»: authorities discuss new fee from air passengers — to support Russian aircraft — Дождь (Telegram)
Purchase of domestic aircraft may be supported by collection from passengers — Коммерсантъ

Russia to Add 500–2,000 RUB Fee on Air Tickets

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