Air passenger duty
The measure
The rates of air passenger duty (APD) will increase from 1 November 2010, irrespective of when the ticket was booked or purchased.
Who will be affected?
All air passengers and airlines will be affected by this change.
When?
The rates will change on 1 November 2010.
Our view
The rates increase is relatively substantial. This adds further fuel to the argument that APD is a revenue raising measure rather than a tax designed to encourage more environmentally friendly behaviour.
