AV8Tours fights APD Levy

AV8Tours along with other leading members of the Travel Trade are fighting against an increase in Air Passenger Duty announced by Alister Darling in his pre-budget report.

Mr Darling told Parliament that from November 1st 2009 there will be a four band structure set at intervals which will be based on the distance travelled from London set at 2,000 mile intervals.

The charges will be levied across four bands:

Band A, covering flights to Europe, will rise to £11, from £10.
Band B, covering flights of up to 4,000 miles including destinations such as Egypt and the US, will rise to £45, from £40.
Band C, covering flights to the Caribbean, will be increased to £50, from £40
Band D, covering flights to Australia and New Zealand, will rise to £60, from £40.

APD will rise again in November 2010 - to £12 in band A, £60 in band B, £75 in bandC and £85 in band D. Passengers who opt to sit in premium cabins will be taxed at double these rates.