[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The British Prime Minister announced his decision in a televised speech on Wednesday, offering relief to travelers. This confirmation was part of a statement regarding changes to the government’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
He explicitly stated that proposals like increased airport taxes will not be implemented during his tenure. Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, believes that avoiding new taxes on flights in the UK will help the public save on holiday expenses.
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“We need responsible leadership in environmental matters, and we will approach this issue in an equitable and inclusive manner, with the consent of the British public,” he emphasized in his remarks.
The UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) was introduced in 1994 to generate government revenue and has since become one of the world’s highest airline passenger taxes. It applies to both domestic and international flights, with different rates based on the distance between London and the destination’s capital city. While certain exemptions and reduced rates exist for specific passenger categories, environmental concerns led to these high APD rates, seen as an environmental tax to discourage air travel and promote alternative transportation methods.
Air travel taxes are a global practice, and environmental activists have consistently urged the government to impose heavier taxes on domestic carriers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
