Air passenger duty (APD) is having an adverse effect on tourism to and from the UK, it has been claimed.
Ken Robinson, chairman of Tourism Alliance, said the fact the UK is an island means APD is having a greater impact than in other European countries, as the most convenient method to get abroad is to fly.
Furthermore, APD is discouraging people from travelling and this should not be something the government is doing, especially at a time when the sector needs to be supported.
He commented: "Tourism is a life-enhancing experience which brings benefits to places which are visited. It should not be seen as something that destroys the planet because we burn carbon."
According to MP for Lewes Norman Baker, shadow secretary of state for transport, APD should be calculated based upon the weight of an aircraft and not have a fixed cost between destinations.
In this way, travellers could reduce the amount they pay by planning their booking carefully.
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