John,

While many of us worry about our carbon footprints, billionaires are jetting around the world in private planes. And even worse, they're doing it tax-free: aviation fuel isn’t taxed like the gas in your car. 

It’s not just unfair — it’s outrageous.

But that could change in just weeks at a major UN summit in Seville where leaders will debate a simple idea: tax private jets and luxury air travel, and use the money to fund climate justice and development.

Leaders from Brazil, France, Kenya and Barbados already support the idea of a solidarity tax (often referred to as a “levy”). Spain and the EU are on the fence. If enough of us speak out now, we can tip them into action — before the Seville summit.

Tell Spain, Brazil, France and EU governments to tax private jet fuel and luxury flights — and fund climate solutions.

This levy would be simple, smart, and fair:

• End the kerosene tax break for private jets — right now, billionaires flying private often pay zero tax on their fuel, while everyday drivers are taxed at every fill-up. It’s one of the clearest climate injustices — and it’s time to change it;

• Tax luxury, high-emission seats — business and first-class flights take up more space, burn more fuel, and should be taxed more heavily;

• This would help raise more than $100 billion annually – without hurting everyday travellers;

• Send the money to climate-vulnerable communities.
  

And it would be just the beginning. If countries can agree to move ahead, this would pave the way for bold commitments at COP30 in Brazil — and unlock real financing for climate justice. We’re not talking scraps. We’re talking hundreds of billions raised fairly and spent where it matters most.

Now, you might wonder: will this really work?

Good question. And here’s the honest answer: only if there’s political will. The fossil fuel and aviation lobbies are pushing back hard. But more and more governments are saying, “Enough.” In fact, more than 20 countries already have airline levies, including countries like France and Norway. This is about updating them for a new reality: the climate emergency.

That’s where you come in. Politicians know how to count — and they’re counting names. Every signature now adds to the pressure to act in Seville.

Add your name to demand climate levies on the ultra-rich’s air travel.

This isn’t just one petition. It’s part of a growing wave. From taxing billionaires and fossil fuel giants, to clamping down on crypto and shipping pollution — there’s a rising global movement for fair, people-powered climate funding.

We’ve done it before. You helped push banks to drop coal, fossil firms to face lawsuits, and the EU to tighten its climate rules. Now, it’s time to say: climate justice means taxing those most responsible — and using the money to build a better future.

Let’s make history in Seville.