APD on long haul flights cut in Northern Ireland
02.11.11
Air passenger duty (APD) on direct long-haul routes from Northern Ireland airports has been cut. to £12 per passenger in economy and £24 for business and first class passengers.
The reduction was made to secure the continued operation of the Continental Airlines flight from Belfast International to New York, which was under 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 it was ‘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 €3 to any destination.
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