Taxing times get tighter

Air passenger duty (APD) has risen by 8% from today, as announced by the government in the Autumn Statement last year. For short-haul flights, the tax has increased from £12 to £13. For long-haul flights of more than 4,000 miles, it has gone up from £85 to £92.

In light of the increase, airlines called on the Treasury to review the impact on "hard working families".

A Treasury Minister said the majority of passengers will only pay an extra £1 as a result of the rise. APA advises PAs to be aware of the increases as they book travel in the coming weeks.

Also as of 1 April, corporation tax in the UK falls by 1% to 24%.

APA