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Flights to become more expensive in 2024-25, Budget confirms

Government
Will Payne
16 March 2023

Domestic and long-haul flights are set to become more expensive next year after the spring Budget confirmed Air Passenger Duty (APD) will increase in line with retail price inflation (RPI).

It comes as part of the central authority's strategy to create ‘a more sustainable, open and diverse’ aviation sector

The Budget report confirmed APD rates will increase in 2024-25 to the nearest pound, with short haul international rates remaining frozen.

The rate for domestic flights, meanwhile, will increase by 50p to £7, while long-haul and ultra-long haul economy rates will increase by £1.

Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer said it was "disappointing" to see the government press ahead with inflationary increases in APD as announced in the Autumn statement.

"Not only is this bad news for travellers, as they have to bear the cost of this rise through their air ticket, but also UK competitiveness," he warned.