Ryanair’s CEO, Eddie Wilson, stated that abolishing Air Passenger Duty (APD) could increase flights to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay.
APD, a tax on English departing flights, is passed to passengers, with rates raised by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 1 April 2025.
The tax adds €2 for a family of four flying economy to Spain, with under-16s exempt, aligning with France and Germany rates.
The London government Treasury noted no VAT applies to air tickets, and jet fuel remains untaxed, unlike other sectors.
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson shared: “We could do so much more here if they got rid of this stupid APD. It does nothing for the locality and it’s just an easy tax to collect. APD limits airline capacity, reducing economic benefits for regions like Newquay.”
The Westminster Treasury shared in a written statement: “Changes to the rate of Air Passenger Duty have significantly fallen behind inflation in recent years. These changes mean we maintain similar rates to France and Germany, and will add just £2 for a family of four flying economy to Spain, with under-16s exempt.”
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