Virgin Atlantic calls for short-haul APD increase

Post by j***@NOSPAMgooglemail.com
Source: http://www.travelweekly.co.uk
....The carrier issued the demand today, arguing passengers flying
longer distances "have suffered far greater tax increases". It
suggested increasing APD on flights to Europe would be "fairer" and
that an £8 increase would be no more than "low-cost airlines charge to
book with a debit card"....
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I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

tim

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2011-07-18 15:21:47 UTC

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/07/18/37673/virgin-atlant...

I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

Agreed but why cry wolf at other airline's add-ons, VA have their own
varieties?

David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)

2011-07-20 10:49:44 UTC

I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

Would it be really complex just to charge by distance?

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William Black

2011-07-20 11:12:07 UTC

I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

Would it be really complex just to charge by distance?

It's complex enough already.

People can avoid it by booking two flights rather than a single
connecting one.

There are luggage issues, but if you're flying with only hand luggage
this isn't a problem.

--
William Black

Free men have open minds
If you want loyalty, buy a dog...

tim....

2011-07-20 12:42:15 UTC

Post by William Black

I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

Would it be really complex just to charge by distance?

It's complex enough already.
People can avoid it by booking two flights rather than a single connecting
one.

Note that they can only do that by "separately" booking two flights.

If they are connecting flights on the same ticket APD is charged as per the
final destination

Post by William Black
There are luggage issues, but if you're flying with only hand luggage this
isn't a problem.

With or without luggage you still have to take the risk of the first flight
being late/cancelled. Not sure that it's worth it to save 48 pounds!

tim

William Black

2011-07-20 12:50:24 UTC

Post by William Black

I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

Would it be really complex just to charge by distance?

It's complex enough already.
People can avoid it by booking two flights rather than a single connecting
one.

Note that they can only do that by "separately" booking two flights.
If they are connecting flights on the same ticket APD is charged as per the
final destination

Post by William Black
There are luggage issues, but if you're flying with only hand luggage this
isn't a problem.

With or without luggage you still have to take the risk of the first flight
being late/cancelled. Not sure that it's worth it to save 48 pounds!

I imagine it depends on how far you're going, how many of you there and
what the cost of a hotel is.

For a family of four it's probably cheaper to take a flight the next day
and take a family room at a hotel,

--
William Black

Free men have open minds
If you want loyalty, buy a dog...

Roland Perry

2011-07-20 11:15:25 UTC

In message <1k4pcu6.17m992lld7kuoN%***@yahoo.co.uk>, at 11:49:44 on
Wed, 20 Jul 2011, "David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)"

Post by tim....
I'm inclined to agree that the jump from 12 pounds to 60 pounds between 1999
and 2001 miles is unjustifiably large, but I'm not convinced that this is
the solution

Would it be really complex just to charge by distance?

It already is, but perhaps you'd prefer more bands?

--
Roland Perry

tim....

2011-07-20 12:45:19 UTC