Skift Take
The air tax has the dual purpose of both raising tax revenues and discouraging air travel -- ostensibly to help the environment. Instead, it's seen as a hostile imposition that discourages travel and trade.
More than half of MPs believe the Government should consider reducing the rate of air tax paid by British travellers, new research has shown.
The ComRes survey, commissioned by Abta, the travel association, revealed that, of more than 150 MPs questioned, 51 per cent thought a reduction in Air Passenger Duty (APD) – paid by all passengers flying from British airports – may benefit the economy.
Nearly half of MPs said that the high rate of air tax paid by British travellers is hindering growth, while two in five politicians said the tax is d
