Air duty rise on premium flight fares: First and business class passengers will pay more to keep costs down for millions of economy travellers

in #travel7 years ago

Chancellor Philip Hammond said that the move also applies to private jets
Called it ‘Lewis Hamilton’ tax – reference to F1 star who was exposed in Paradise Papers for avoiding VAT on his £16.5m private jet
Air Passenger Duty for long-haul flights for economy premium, business and first class passengers will rise by £16
The tax for those travelling by private jet will go up by £47