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Neil Lancefield

Chancellor announces rise in flight taxes

The air passenger duty rise will add up to £2 to the cost of an economy ticket for a short-haul flight (Steve Parsons/PA) - (PA Archive)

Air passengers will be hit by an increase in flight taxes.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said air passenger duty (APD) will rise from the 2026/27 financial year, adding up to £2 to the cost of an economy ticket for a short-haul flight.

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