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SIGNAL · UK-AIR-PASSENGER-DUTY-APD-INCREASES-EFFECTIVE-APRIL-1-2026 · Apr 4

UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) Increases Effective April 1, 2026

The UK government has raised Air Passenger Duty (APD) for flights originating in the UK, effective April 1, 2026. Premium long-haul fares see the largest increase, impacting both cash and award tickets

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What happened

  • Long-haul premium tickets face the highest impact, with APD per segment ranging from 244-253 GBP.
  • The tax applies to award tickets as well as cash fares.
  • Children under 16 in the lowest class of travel are exempt; children under 2 without a seat are exempt in any class.
  • Transit passengers originating elsewhere and only connecting in the UK are exempt.
  • Airlines typically pass the cost to consumers, though this is a commercial decision. Frequent fliers may consider adjusting itineraries, such as starting with a short-haul flight from the UK to a nearby country without APD, to mitigate costs

UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) has been increased again, effective April 1, 2026. The tax applies to passengers originating at UK airports on commercial tickets and private jets. Key details:

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