British Holiday cost set to Soar

[Rainsberger]

British Holiday costs on the rise as taxes soar

Transport : 12/04/2010

 

As the government goes ahead with its initiative to rise Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax, more families will be living out their dream holidays at home.

 

Since 2006 APD has risen by a whopping 325% making it almost impossible for families to go away, especially on long-haul journeys. Below is a breakdown of what APD means for you now and from November 2010.

A family of 4 could pay £220 in taxes at the moment and £340 from November 2010 for a trip to OZ.

 

Mid to long haul journeys will be the most effected. See the 4 band division below to find out how much you will be paying.

 

Band A (0 - 2000 miles from London)

Includes: Europe, Algeria, Greenland, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia

 

Economy/current tax: £10 Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £11

Economy/from November 10: £12

 

Premium/current tax: £20 Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £22

Premium/from November 10: £24

 

Band B (2001-4000 miles from London)

Includes:Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, Gambia, Jordan, Oman, Russia (east of Urals), Syria, UAE, US

 

Economy/current tax: £40

Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £45

Economy/from November 10: £60

 

Premium/current tax: £80

Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £90

Premium/from November 10: £120

 

Band C (4001-6000 miles)

Includes: Botswana, Brazil, Caribbean, China, India, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka,>>>>>Thailand<<<<<

 

Economy/current tax: £40

Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £50

Economy/from November 10: £75

 

Premium/current tax: £80

Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £100

Premium/from November 10: £150

 

Band D (more than 6000 miles)

Includes: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru, Singapore

 

Economy/current tax: £40

Economy/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £55

Economy/from November 10: £85

 

Premium/current tax: £80

Premium/Nov 09-Nov 2010: £110

Premium/from November 10: £170

[praf974]

the government have surely covered every possible tax angle now while still being able to say they havnt raised (income) taxes. In fact tax on britons has doubled in the last 12 years. tax on oxygen? joggers use way more than their fair share of the stuff!!

[yogi100]

They've got to get the money to pay for all the spongers, ponces and MPs' expenses from somewhere. If we wish to extend a welcome to the oppressed people from the four corners of the world we must be prepared to pay for the privilege. Many of these poor people have never had a holiday in their lives so we should not begrudge them a bit of financial assistance in their hour of need. We should be proud that many members of the Roma community of Eastern Europe and families from war torn African and Middle Eastern states have escaped persecution and sought sanctuary in the British Isles.

 

Bear in mind these people have enriched our culture and given us the vibrancy and diversity we previously lacked so we should rejoice in the fact that they have chosen the UK as the country in which they wish to spend the rest of their lives. The additional taxes that have been imposed upon us are but a small price to pay for the honour of being citizens of one of the most multicultural nations on God's Earth. These additional charges are merely a taste of the financial burden that awaits us in the future.

 

We are well aware of the fact that our politicians tell us that immigration has benefited our economy so it is somewhat puzzling to see that the Pound Sterling has nose dived against all the worlds' leading currencies in recent years.

[Ozarkbuddy]

I heard on the TV that Airlines "want" to start charging for your Carry-on. With this and that,I don't plan on coming back to Thailand for awhile. Plus all The Red Shirt crap in BKK