Airlines UK backs ADT move

Passing of the final stage and approval of the Air Departure Tax (ADT) Bill in the Scottish Parliament was welcomed last week in a statement from Airlines UK, the industry body that represents UK carriers.

“At a time when competitor nations are busy reducing or abolishing their own versions of the Air Departure Tax – including Ireland, which has seen a surge in new routes and passengers since it took action to make its airports more competitive – it will make little sense for Scotland to put itself at a disadvantage by continuing to levy sky-high taxes on aviation," the group said.

“The airline sector has been clear that taking action on ADT will make a big difference to businesses and families – and provide a welcome boost to the Scottish tourism industry.

“Our members would see Scotland – a key market for them already – as an even more attractive destination to add capacity and put on new routes.

“Importantly, this could also be done in a way that is environmentally sustainable – thanks to the huge and continuing investment airlines are making in cleaner, quieter aircraft and the ambitious carbon reduction targets the industry – encompassing airlines, airports, manufacturers and others – has signed up to.”

www.airlinesuk.org

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