Reform UK vows to scrap tax for short-haul family flights
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Reform UK vows to scrap tax for short-haul family flights
"Reform's plans include abolishing Air Passenger Duty for all domestic and short-haul tickets where an adult on an economy ticket is traveling with at least one under-18-year-old."
"The party's Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick stated that the move would save £45 for a family of four traveling abroad and £48 domestically."
"Jenrick emphasized, 'We don't like taxes on fun,' indicating a desire to alleviate financial pressures on families during holiday seasons."
PA Media Reform UK proposes to eliminate Air Passenger Duty for adults traveling with children on short-haul flights. This policy aims to save families £45 for international trips and £48 for domestic flights. The initiative would cost £166 million annually, funded by cuts in migrant welfare, mental health benefits, and foreign aid. The current tax is set to increase, impacting household travel budgets. The party emphasizes the need to reduce financial burdens on families during holiday planning.
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