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UK Holidaymakers Face £21 Tax Hike on Flights

11/11/2025

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British holidaymakers may face an additional £21 tax on long-haul flights due to a carbon tax deal between the Labour government and the EU.
The plan could raise £1.5 billion for the Treasury.
Air Passenger Duty is set to rise 15% in April.
Industry leaders warn the hikes could harm aviation and UK travel competitiveness.

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British holidaymakers may face an additional £21 tax on long-haul flights due to a carbon tax deal between the Labour government and the EU.
The plan could raise £1.5 billion for the Treasury.
Air Passenger Duty is set to rise 15% in April.
Industry leaders warn the hikes could harm aviation and UK travel competitiveness.