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When and where was the world's first duty free airport?

Question #149467. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jun 28 2023.
Originally posted Jun 28 2023 7:57 PM.

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In 1947 at Shannon Airport in Ireland, Brendan O'Reagan opened the first duty-free shop. A duty-free shop allows travelers to buy items free of local and national taxes as long as the items will not be consumed within the country of sale.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty-free_shop

Jun 28 2023, 8:03 PM
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