UK airlines united in condemnation of APD

UK airlines CEOs have united in condemning the UK government for refusing to reconsider rises in Air Passenger Duty (APD). Willie Walsh, head of British Airways’ parent IAG, joined easyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary and Virgin Atlantic chief executive Craig Kreeger in a statement saying the government’s policy “beggars belief”. Their joint statement said: “We are very disappointed the government’s tax on flying, already the highest in the world, will increase yet again this year and next. “These rises in APD show the emptiness of rhetoric on boosting exports to emerging economies and building the most