Written Question·Treasury·UIN 114249
Air Passenger Duty
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Tony Vaughan
Labour — Folkestone and Hythe
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to increase the number of private jet passengers paying the higher rate of Air Passenger Duty.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe Government is ensuring all private jets are taxed fairly. Currently, only 36% of private jet passengers pay the higher APD rate, while most pay the same as those on commercial flights, despite using a more premium service with far higher emissions per...
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