Indeed (as I mentioned before), EK doesn't pay Corporation tax.
However, the Pax would pay departure tax, the airline would pay landing fees, handling charges, parking charges, buy (lots of) fuel, employ engineers, gate/checkin/ticket staff, would have ticket offices in town, complimentary limo's with drivers for J & F class pax, cargo handling/sheds, advertising expenditure in local/national press & TV.......... Did I miss anything? Should I go on, or do you guys FINALLY get the point?
All of the above would generate taxable revenue for the Canadian Government, it would CREATE jobs and stimulate business - local companies would be able to use additional cargo capacity and get their goods to international destinations quicker AND the flying public would FINALLY get the service they so desperately crave...... It has to be win, win SURELY??
The British/American governments can see the advantages, why can't you guys?
Its really not that difficult chaps!!!
