Briefing: Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive – particularly if you’re travelling long-haul

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Briefing: Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive – particularly if you’re travelling long-haulStrategic angle: Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.
Editorial Staff / March 23, 2026 / 1 MIN READ

The UK government is set to revise its Air Passenger Duty (APD) structure, which will take effect on 1 April.

These changes will particularly impact long-haul flights and private jet travel, with reported increases in duty rates.

Operators should prepare for the implications of these adjustments on pricing and capacity management in the aviation sector.