Air Passenger Duty
Commons · Question 26027 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Champion
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Treasury has made an assessment of (a) the potential revenue that could be raised from extending the higher rate of Air Passenger Duty to all private jet flights and (b) the impact of using any additiona
Answer
Answered by James Murray, 9 Sep 2026
At present, only 36 per cent of private jet passengers pay the higher APD rate, while most pay the same as those on commercial flights, despite private jets offering a more premium service with far fewer passengers and significantly higher emissions per p...