Written Question·Treasury·UIN 73549
Air Passenger Duty
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Zöe Franklin
Liberal Democrat — Guildford
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will increase Air Passenger Duty on private jet flights to (a) match and (b) exceed the rate applied to first-class scheduled flights.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonLarger private jets incur a higher rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD), which is at least three times the standard rate that typically applies to passengers flying premium economy, business or first class. Passengers travelling on aircraft of over 20 tonnes ...
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