Flight costs must rise to curb aviation emissions, climate advisers warn

Plane ticket prices will rise to meet carbon targets – but advisers do not rule out expanding airports (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Flights need to be taxed to curb the growth in aviation, climate advisers have warned as the Government prepares to decide on airport expansion plans.

In its latest advice for how to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the Climate Change Committee is urging the Government to commit to an 87% cut on 1990 levels by 2040 overall, with aviation emissions needing to fall by 17% compared to 2023.