British Holiday cost set to Soar

[rainsberger 0]

British Holiday costs on the rise as taxes soar

Transport : 12/04/2010

 

As the government goes ahead with its initiative to rise Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax, more families will be living out their dream holidays at home.

 

Since 2006 APD has risen by a whopping 325% making it almost impossible for families to go away, especially on long-haul journeys. Below is a breakdown of what APD means for you now and from November 2010.

A family of 4 could pay £220 in taxes at the moment and £340 from November 2010 for a trip to OZ.

 

Mid to long haul journeys will be the most effected. See the 4 band division below to find out how much you will be paying.

 

Band A (0 - 2000 miles from London)

Includes: Europe, Algeria, Greenland, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

 

Economy/current tax: £10 Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £11

Economy/from November 10: £12

 

Premium/current tax: £20 Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £22

Premium/from November 10: £24

 

Band B (2001-4000 miles from London)

Includes:Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, Gambia, Jordan, Oman, Russia (east of Urals), Syria, UAE, US

 

Economy/current tax: £40

Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £45

Economy/from November 10: £60

 

Premium/current tax: £80

Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £90

Premium/from November 10: £120

 

Band C (4001-6000 miles)

Includes: Botswana, Brazil, Caribbean, China, India, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka,>>>>Thailand

 

Economy/current tax: £40

Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £50

Economy/from November 10: £75

 

Premium/current tax: £80

Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £100

Premium/from November 10: £150

 

Band D (more than 6000 miles)

Includes: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, Singapore

 

Economy/current tax: £40

Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £55

Economy/from November 10: £85

 

Premium/current tax: £80

Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £110

Premium/from November 10: £170

Edited April 12, 2010 by rainsberger

[jacko 8,815]

I guess I shall fly economy to Schiphol, then Biz on to Swampy.

[torrenova 644]

I guess I shall fly economy to Schiphol, then Biz on to Swampy.

 

Utter madness from the Broon buffoons.

[jacko 8,815]

Utter madness from the Broon buffoons.

Generally I wouldn't think about it, but I get pissed off at being gouged, and will suffer the inconvenience for spite.

 

It will hurt British carriers, and may even force some of the other bigger carriers to change their hubs if customers decide to do what I do.

Generall I fly via the Middle East, and that shows tax of £120. I am thinking that the airport charge (+VAT????) goes on top of that.

It seems unfair that airlines and tourists are gouged this way, but the goverment has been spending like a drunken sailor, and there is nowhere else to tax.

 

I suggest any Britsh person who can afford to, pays the tax the once to emigrate!

Edited April 14, 2010 by jacko

[ozboy 31]

Generally I wouldn't think about it, but I get pissed off at being gouged, and will suffer the inconvenience for spite.

 

It will hurt British carriers, and may even force some of the other bigger carriers to change their hubs if customers decide to do what I do.

Generall I fly via the Middle East, and that shows tax of £120. I am thinking that the airport charge (+VAT????) goes on top of that.

It seems unfair that airlines and tourists are gouged this way, but the goverment has been spending like a drunken sailor, and there is nowhere else to tax.

 

I suggest any Britsh person who can afford to, pays the tax the once to emigrate!

 

I believe the "tax" component covers all charges through the airport I.E security charge ,passenger movement etc.at least it does here in Australia,plus incoming flights have any "tax" built into their fares as they are not shown seperately.

Edited April 14, 2010 by ozboy

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Generally I wouldn't think about it, but I get pissed off at being gouged, and will suffer the inconvenience for spite.

 

It will hurt British carriers, and may even force some of the other bigger carriers to change their hubs if customers decide to do what I do.

Generall I fly via the Middle East, and that shows tax of £120. I am thinking that the airport charge (+VAT????) goes on top of that.

It seems unfair that airlines and tourists are gouged this way, but the goverment has been spending like a drunken sailor, and there is nowhere else to tax.

 

I suggest any Britsh person who can afford to, pays the tax the once to emigrate!

 

jacko,

 

There is no VAT on flight tickets bought in the UK or on aviation fuel so we get off relatively lightly compared to someone who uses the train. That said, if I'm flying back to the UK (Edinburgh), I'll be having a close look at what's available in economy to/from AMS/FRA/ZUR.

Edited April 14, 2010 by CheshireTom