AIR Passenger Duty (APD)
has been abolished for
passengers under 16
travelling in economy class
departing from airports
in the United Kingdom,
effective March 1.
Virgin Atlantic Airways
confirmed in a statement
that it would not charge
APD on passengers
travelling in economy
class who were younger
than 16 but that if they
booked or upgraded to
premium economy or
Upper Class, they would
incur the tax.
British Airways has
requested travel agents
booking flights from
the UK to state clearly
whether any passengers
are under 16 to avoid the
airline charging APD.
“Depending on your type
of flights and when you
purchased them, you may
be eligible for a refund. If
you are eligible, you must
take action at least 72
hours before you travel
to qualify,” British Airways
said in a statement.
UK scraps APD for under-16s
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