Air Passenger Duty News
Industry welcomes UK APD changes
Airline industry stakeholders have welcomed reforms to the Air Passenger Duty announced by chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne in the budget. Addressing the house of commons, Osborne said APD would be reformed down to two bands from April 2015, with bands C and D will be abolished. From April 2015 Band B will be the highest band.
World Travel & Tourism Council latest to condemn APD rise
The decision by the UK chancellor of the exchequer to once again raise Air Passenger Duty is economically self-defeating, according to research from the World Travel & Tourism Council. Chancellor George Osborne confirmed the rise in his Autumn Statement yesterday.
Industry condemns UK chancellor following Air Passenger Duty increase
Industry bodies have reacted furiously by a decision by UK chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne to increase Air Passenger Duty. While widely expected, the government has been heavily criticised following an announcement during the Autumn Statement.
WTM news: APD could wipe-out London’s Olympic legacy
The good work of the London 2012 Olympics in boosting the UK’s tourism potential is likely to be wiped out by next year’s increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD), a report by World Travel Market released today reveals.
WTM news: APD hindering travel plans
Half of all UK holidaymakers have admitted the increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) next year will have a negative impact on their travel plans, a new report by World Travel Market reveals.
British airways to cut recruitment following Air Passenger Duty announcement
British Airways has revealed it will cut recruitment by half in 2012 as a direct result of a government decision to persevere with increases in Air Passenger Duty. The British flag-carrier had been planning to create approximately 800 new jobs in 2012 to support growth of our flying programme, but this will now fall to 400 positions.
Osborne confirms business jets will pay APD… in 2013
Passengers on business jets will be expected to pay Air Passenger Duty the chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne, has confirmed. However, owners have been given an additional year’s grace, with the introduction of the tax moved from April 2012 to 2013.
British MPs raise concerns APD may stop families flying
Air Passenger Duty may cause British families to abandon planned flights altogether, according to members of parliament. Findings from a survey carried out by ComRes on behalf of trade body ABTA reveal one in four MPs feel plans for increases in aviation tax in 2012 may stop ordinary families from flying.
Skyscanner boss disputes APD concerns
The chief executive of Skyscanner, the price comparison website, has disputed rising industry concerns about the impact of rising Air Passenger Duty (APD) on demand for long-haul travel.
APD blamed for massive slump in regional aviation
Small airports across the UK are blaming Air Passenger Duty for the huge slump in passenger numbers. Traffic in some regional airports has fallen by as much as 70 percent over the past four years, according to new figures from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic urges APD rethink
Passengers could be paying an extra £1 billion a year in increased Air Passenger Duty, Sir Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic has warned. The carrier said APD raised £2 billion in 2010 but that this figure could rise to £3 billion a year under new government proposals.
Baroness Floella Benjamin backs Caribbean APD reform
Baroness Floella Benjamin, Liberal Democrat Peer, has called for the Government to reform both the structure and level of Air Passenger Duty to the Caribbean.