Air travel made more expensive

An increasing number of holidaymakers could turn to ferry travel as an alternative to flying in the near future after it was announced that the tax paid by airline passengers is set to rise.

In the pre-Budget report announced yesterday, chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling confirmed that the charge paid by passengers on flights to Europe will rise from £10 to £11.

Long-haul flights are to become even more expensive, with air passenger duty (APD) on journeys to the Caribbean to increase from £40 to £50, while people flying to Australia and New Zealand will pay £60 rather than £50.

People flying in premium seats will pay double the basic rate of tax.

The cost of air travel will rise again in November 2010, when APD is increased on flights in all distance bands.

While many ferry companies and ports have seen increasing passenger numbers this year, the airline industry has been severely hit by the economic crisis. A number of major operators, such as Zoom and XL, have gone into liquidation and left their passengers stranded overseas.

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£20

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