APD on long haul flights cut
02.11.11
Air passenger duty (APD) on long-haul routes from Northern Ireland has been cut to £12 in economy and £24 in business of first class. The reduction was made to secure the continued operation of the Continental Airlines flight from Belfast International to New York, which faced competition from Dublin where the tax is just €3. The old rates added £60 to an economy fare and £120 to a business ticket.
The NI Consumer Council said the move is ‘a step in the right direction’, but director of policy Aodhan O'Donnell said all flights to and from Northern Ireland should be reduced to mirror the Republic of Ireland's Air Travel Tax, which is currently just €3 to any destination.
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