Reduction of APD discussed by UK government

The UK government is reported to be considering cutting air passenger duty (APD) on some or all domestic flights to assist regional airline Flybe, which has requested relief on its existing passenger duty bill. The regional UK airline, which was acquired by Connect Airways – a consortium owned by Virgin Atlantic and its partners Stobart Group and Cyrus Capital last year – has petitioned the government after its financial situation deteriorated. However, UK prime minister Boris Johnson said this morning: “It is not for government to step in and save companies that simply run into trouble, but be in no