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Transavia and Corendon criticize higher flight tax: 'Government uses travelers as a cash cow'

Transavia and Corendon criticize higher flight tax: 'Government uses travelers as a cash cow'

Corendon and Transavia have expressed strong criticism regarding the significant increase in the Dutch aviation tax. The airlines argue that the new rates will be much higher than those in neighboring countries and claim the government is unfairly treating travelers as a source of revenue.

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