Articles about Air Passenger Duty (APD) (14 total)
Airlines’ dismay at Treasury APD statement 06/12/2011
The bosses of Easyjet, Ryanair, IAG and Virgin have called the government’s response to the consultation on reform of Air Passenger Duty “a sham and a waste of taxpayers' money” —full story »
UK government to go ahead with APD hike 29/11/2011
Four of the UK's major airlines have called on the government to "Axe the tax", in response to today’s Autumn Statement confirming that APD rates will increase next April —full story »
BA, Virgin, Easyjet and Ryanair join forces against APD 17/11/2011
The chiefs of four British airlines have joined forces to launch a united campaign against Air Passenger Duty —full story »
UK cuts APD on long-haul flights from Northern Ireland 27/09/2011
Air Passenger Duty has been slashed on long-haul flights departing Northern Ireland, as the UK government attempts to address competition for services from Dublin —full story »
Crunch time for government’s consultation on APD 16/06/2011
With the UK government’s consultation on the reform of Air Passenger Duty due to close tomorrow, airlines and airports are making their voices heard —full story »
APD hike deferred until 2012 23/03/2011
Air Passenger Duty has remained at the same rate in this year’s budget, but travellers face a double increase in 2012, when this year’s deferred increase is implemented alongside next April’s planned hike —full story »
Chancellor to freeze APD hikes 21/03/2011
George Osborne looks set to reverse plans to increase Air Passenger Duty in this week’s budget —full story »
Industry unites to fight possible APD hike 03/03/2011
A campaign for the reform of Air Passenger Duty has been launched ahead of the Budget, backed by 25 of the industry’s biggest names —full story »
In focus: APD and other "eco" taxes 30/10/2010
Alex McWhirter examines topical business travel issues. This month: the new taxes being levied on passengers —full story »
Government delays APD decision 22/06/2010
No specific changes to the current Air Passenger Duty were announced in today’s emergency budget, although the government said it would explore changes “including switching from a per-passenger to a per-plane duty” —full story »
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