Airport calls for APD cuts
24.10.11
Cardiff Airport has called on the Welsh Government to push for devolved powers on air passenger duty (APD), which could significantly improve its chances of attracting new airlines and routes [if the rate is cut], Wales Online reports.
The Northern Ireland Executive has been given the go-ahead from next month to cut APD on long haul flights (effectively just on one route to New York). This will see the current economy seat charge of £60 cut to just £12 and for business and first class passengers it will be reduced from £120 to £60. Belfast competes with flights from Dublin, where the tax is €3.
The head of commercial operations at Cardiff Airport, Spencer Birns, said the Welsh Government should press for APD to be devolved. He said that the airport is continuing its discussions with Delta over a route from Cardiff to New York, and with Emirates.
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