EasyJet boss warns against Budget move to hike flight taxes

EasyJet boss Kenton Jarvis has warned the Government against a Budget move to raise air passenger duty as he said it would knock demand from holidaymakers. (Alamy/PA) -

EasyJet boss Kenton Jarvis has warned the Chancellor against a Budget move to raise air passenger duty as he said it would knock demand from holidaymakers.

There has been speculation that Rachel Reeves will increase air passenger duty, which is a tax on flights leaving the UK, in the Budget on Wednesday.