Ryanair's chief executive warned that raising Air Passenger Duty would lead to significant cuts in UK flights, calling it a 'penal tax on the poor'.
Industry experts argue that raising APD could end up costing hundreds of millions for travellers and disrupt businesses that depend on air travel.
The airline industry representative stated that an increase in Air Passenger Duty is expected, with warnings of an above-RPI increase amid rumored tax hikes.
A Treasury spokesperson emphasized that the Chancellor faces challenging choices regarding spending and tax to stabilize the economy, hinting at potential impacts from this Budget.
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