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EXPLAINED: Lufthansa to add environmental charge to fares - The Real Truth

The extra cost will be added to all flights departing from EU countries as well as Britain, Norway and Switzerland (Credit: AFP)

German airline giant Lufthansa said Tuesday it would add an environmental charge of up to 72 euros ($77) to fares in Europe to cover the cost of increasing EU climate regulations.

The extra cost will be added to all flights sold and operated by the group departing from EU countries as well as Britain, Norway and Switzerland, it said in a statement.

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