APD and children

Some see it as an election ploy.  The government changed the distance element of APD (Air Passenger Duty) from 1 April (see BTN 6 April) but for children under 12 abolishing had to wait until 1 May.  Most airlines offer an automatic refund, but this is not the case with Ryanair where passengers have to make a request.  Presumably the Dublin-based carrier will keep any unclaimed money although channelling to a charity has been suggested.

Darren Caplan, Chief Executive, Airport Operators Association (AOA), said:  “The industry is obviously pleased that after so many years of campaigning against this punitive tax we have managed to secure three reductions in the space of 12 months, the latest of which is the welcome abolition of APD on children under 12.
 
“As welcome as this change is, however, we cannot escape the fact that overall rates of APD are increasing every year, and that the situation is having a damaging impact on our ability to export, attract investment and boost our connectivity.  We continue to believe that the best course of action is for the next Government to commit to undertaking a thorough and far-reaching review of the whole APD regime, as early as possible in the next parliament.”   www.aoa.org.uk  www.ryanair.com/en/questions/can-i-apply-for-a-refund-for-my-unused-flight

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