Flying is set to become more expensive for Brits next year as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the budget that Air Passenger Duty (APD) would rise in line with inflation.
The increase will hit passengers on domestic and long-haul flights the most, although short haul international rates will remain frozen.
The tax is based on how far people are flying, with different rates for domestic, short and long haul destinations. APD is charged on flights departing a UK airport, but it is not charged on inbound flights.
The APD rate for domestic flights will increase by 50p to £7 for 2024-25, while long haul and ultra-long haul flights will rise by £1, as set out in the budget. READ MORE: Experts issue warnings as Martin Lewis' call for change to property rules is ignored in Spring Budget The Budget report stated: “APD rates will increase in line with RPI for 2024- 25 rounded to the nearest pound, meaning that short haul international rates remain frozen, benefitting more than 70% of passengers. “Following a 50% cut in APD for domestic flights in 2023-24, the rate for domestic flights will increase by 50p to £7.
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