[Glavnokoman]

Allegedly because they get subsidies from the oil states. I personally do not know if above is true. Maybe they are just more effective not having to coordinate every move with unions and not having extra costs due to some stupid political moves. Maybe both. Maybe none...

[dotancohen]

So could France then tax the Arab oil to even the score? The tax revenue could even partially subsidize Air France to compete with the Arab airlines.

[qwytw]

Last time they tried it caused massive protests and unrest in France, so the government had to scrap the nex taxes...

[papertokyo]

Isn't this what the 'yellow vest' protests were (initially) about?

[baud147258]

gas is already heavily taxed in France and then Air France is getting subsides