Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to increase Air Passenger Duty (APD) on long-haul flights to reflect the environmental damage they bring, according to national news reports.
The long-haul market faces “a real issue with pricing” over increased flight costs
The move, which is due to be announced during the autumn budget on Wednesday (27 October), could impact those travelling to destinations such as Australia, South Africa and Japan.
APD is paid by airlines, which is then usually passed on to customers.
It is currently charged in two bands – to destinations under 2,000 miles and above 2,000 miles – with business class passengers paying more. The maximum levied per passenger is currently due to rise to £554 in April 2022.
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