Apd News
UK coalition moots APD changes
The British government has mooted the possibility of changes to the deeply unpopular Air Passenger Duty in an emergency budget. Addressing the House of Commons, chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne suggested the government was willing to “explore changes to the aviation tax system”.
IATA attacks German departure tax
The International Air Transport Association has added its voice to the chorus of disapproval following the announcement of a new departure tax by the German government. Already branded a “black day” for aviation by Lufthansa chief executive Wolfgang Mayrhuber, the IATA has called the decision “short-sighted” and “irresponsible”.
PATA attacks Air Passenger Duty
Members of the Pacific Asia Travel Association have again attacked planned rises in Air Passenger Duty in the United Kingdom. With increases set for November, PATA argues smaller Pacific nations, which rely on long-haul tourism for economic prosperity, will be adversely affected.
APD condemned at WTM
The UK government’s decision to hike Air Passenger Duty has been described as “schizophrenic” by the UN World Tourism Organisation. More than 100 tourism ministers met at World Travel Market yesterday (Wednesday) to condemn the tax, which came into force at the start of this month. The charges range from a £1 to £15 hike for economy passengers, to a £30 increase for premium passengers.
Reclaiming air passenger duty is too taxing, says Which? Holiday
With the amount of Air Passenger Duty (APD) levied on travellers increasing* on Monday 2 November, Which? Holiday is calling for airlines to make it easier for passengers to claim back APD on unused flights.