Calls to follow Virgin on APD fight
The Fair Tax on Flying group has urged other UK airlines and operators to follow Virgin’s endorsement of the APD campaign.
Virgin announced yesterday that it would carry a message on Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays e-tickets criticising Air Passenger Duty and encouraging passengers to petition their MP, see previous story.
Simon Buck, chief executive of British Air Transport Association (BATA), said: "Sir Richard’s backing is a reminder of just how seriously this issue is taken by all airlines here in the UK and internationally.
"We hope it acts as a spur to everyone in the travel industry here in the UK to visit www.afairtaxonflying.org and follow his lead by backing the campaign and demonstrating to Government policy-makers just how seriously this issue is taken by both the industry and by passengers."
The overall APD tax increased significantly on 1st April 2012, after the Government implemented an 8% APD increase.
The Treasury’s 2011 Budget documents also assume annual increases from now.
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