Please find below an update on the following topics:
- Global Pilot Survey
- Duty-Free Allowances for Airline Crews
- Social Parameters Luxembourg 2025
Global Pilot Survey
The Western University, in partnership with IFALPA, is conducting a Global Pilot Survey. You are kindly invited to participate and leave your input to help shaping the future of the global pilot agenda. Please click on the provided links below:
FULL Version (15-20 min) for a complete picture:
https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5d6WiZ7AKYPfiWW
The password for the survey is: vffd24
Short Version, if time is tight – every response counts:
https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87cwk45AswwTmbI
The password for the survey is also: vffd24
Duty-Free Allowances for Airline Crews
We reached out to Luxembourg customs for an update regarding the Duty-Free Allowances and received the following limitations for the import of goods into Luxembourg.
1. Goods Imports (Personal Purchases)
Airline crew members can bring up to €150 worth of goods (or the equivalent in other currencies) for personal use. This typically covers items such as clothing, electronics, souvenirs, and other personal purchases. The key point here is that the goods are for personal use, and not for resale or commercial purposes.
2. Tobacco Products
Tobacco allowances allow crew members to bring a specific amount of tobacco products without paying additional taxes. The following limits are common in many countries:
- 40 cigarettes
- 20 cigars
- 10 cigars (cigarillos)
- 50 grams of loose tobacco
3. Alcoholic Beverages
The duty-free allowances for alcohol vary depending on the alcohol content and type. The typical limits are as follows:
- 0.25 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content higher than 22% (e.g., spirits such as whiskey, vodka, rum).
- 0.5 liters of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 22% or less (e.g., liqueurs or lower-alcohol wines).
- 1 liter of wine (including champagne and sparkling wine).
- 4 liters of beer.
These allowances are usually designed for personal consumption and cannot be resold. In some cases, customs officials may ask crew members to prove that the alcohol is for personal use, especially if they are carrying large quantities.
These limits can be found at Règlement grand-ducal du 1er décembre 2008 concernant les franchises et exonérations de la taxe sur la valeur ajoutée accordées dans le trafic international de voyageurs en provenance ou à destination de pays tiers article 5 and 8.
Social Parameters Luxembourg 2025
The LCGB has published the Social Parameters for 2025. These include minimum wages, family allowances, information about health insurance and pension.
Click here to read the leaflet. More information can also be found on the LCGB website.
