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What APD tax means for you

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Travel advice

A family of 4 could pay £220 in taxes in 2009 and £340 in 2010 for a trip to OZ.

Chancellor, Darling, announced that a harsh rise in Air Passenger Duty is due to take place this month (November 2009). This means that taxes on each fare will rise, therefore making it more expensive to travel.

APD will rise further in November 2010.

Mid to long haul journeys will be the most effected. See the 4 band division below to find out how much you will be paying.

Band A (0 - 2000 miles from London)
Includes: Europe, Algeria, Greenland, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

Economy/current tax: £10 Economy/November 09: £11
Economy/November 10: £12

Premium/current tax: £20 Premium/November 09: £22
Premium/November 10: £24

Band B (2001-4000 miles from London)
Includes:Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, Gambia, Jordan, Oman, Russia (east of Urals), Syria, UAE, US

Economy/current tax: £40 Economy/November 09: £45
Economy/November 10: £60

Premium/current tax: £80 Premium/November 09: £90
Premium/November 10: £120

Band C (4001-6000 miles)
Includes: Botswana, Brazil, Caribbean, China, India, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Economy/current tax: £40 Economy/November 09: £50
Economy/November 10: £75

Premium/current tax: £80 Premium/November 09: £100
Premium/November 10: £150

Band D (more than 6000 miles)
Includes: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, Singapore

Economy/current tax: £40 Economy/November 09: £55
Economy/November 10: £85

Premium/current tax: £80 Premium/November 09: £110
Premium/November 10: £170

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