An incoming Labour government won’t seek to discourage flying but could adjust Air Passenger Duty (APD) to benefit regional airports, the shadow aviation minister has said.
Aviation minister Mike Kane (Credit: parliament.uk)
Mike Kane told the Airlines 2023 conference in London on Monday (20 November) there had been no discussions among the Labour hierarchy about demand management to cut emissions from flying.
Asked if Labour would price people out of flying, Kane said: “That’s not quite how it works, and there’s a social justice issue.” He said those on lower incomes should not be deprived of the travel experience.
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