Bristol Airport backs ‘fair tax on flying’ campaign
04.03.11
The Chief Executive of Bristol Airport has backed a campaign by the UK travel industry to stop the Government adding further rises to air passenger duty, claiming it is a passenger ‘stealth’ tax. The 'fair tax on flying' campaign, led by travel organisation ABTA and supported by 25 companies including British Airways and airport operator BAA, has contacted Chancellor George Osborne to say that aviation taxes should not be increased in the coming budget. The campaigners are also inviting people to add pressure by joining a page on Facebook.
Bristol Airport CEO Robert Sinclair, said further taxes on aviation would make flying the ‘preserve of the wealthy few. Increases in the tax on flying risk setting back the region’s recovery by making it more expensive to visit the South West, as a holiday destination or on business.'
‘Aviation already pays its way, and is addressing its environmental responsibilities. Increasing the tax burden will have a disproportionate impact on regional airports such as Bristol, making it more difficult to establish vital new routes.’
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