US Ultra-Low-Cost Airlines Renew Push for Jet Fuel Tax Holiday
Ultra-low-cost carriers in the U.S. are renewing talks with Washington lawmakers about relief from rising jet fuel prices in the form of a tax holiday. Jonathon Freye, executive director of the trade group Association of Value Airlines, told Skift the group has reached out to several congressional offices in recent weeks but has so far received no indication Congress would consider such a measure. The AVA represents Allegiant, Frontier Airlines, Avelo Air, and Breeze Airways. Some airline executives have said to expect more capacity cuts and higher airfares.
Impact and considerations
If high fuel costs persist without tax relief, ultra-low-cost carriers may cut more capacity and raise fares, directly affecting corporate travel route options and budgets. Congress has not signaled support, so any policy outcome remains uncertain.
Key points
- U.S. ultra-low-cost carriers are seeking to renew talks with lawmakers about a jet fuel tax holiday.
- Jonathon Freye, executive director of the Association of Value Airlines, said the group has contacted several congressional offices in recent weeks but has received no indication Congress would consider the measure.
- The AVA represents Allegiant, Frontier Airlines, Avelo Air, and Breeze Airways.
- Some airline executives have said to expect more capacity cuts and higher airfares.
- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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- First source publication
- 18 Sept 2026, 04:21
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- 18 Sept 2026, 04:59
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- 18 Sept 2026, 04:21
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- Skift Feed：Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers Face Soaring Jet Fuel Costs With No Relief and Little Room to Raise Fares (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 18 Sept 2026, 04:21