New Delhi, July 2 -- A group of countries has called for new taxes on premium air travel, including private jets and business-class tickets, as part of efforts to fund climate action and sustainable development. The taxes were proposed at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), being held in Seville, Spain between June 30 and July 3, 2025.

Organised once every 10 years by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, FfD4 brings together countries, international institutions and private sector actors to address financial challenges for achieving sustainable development.

At this year's conference, eight countries have come together to launch a new aviation solidarity coalition targeting pr...