EasyJet have called for the introduction of a ‘green efficiency tax’ to replace the air passenger duty. EasyJet believe that the ‘green efficiency tax’ could be based on the type of aircraft and distance travelled.
Andy Harrison, EasyJet Chief Executive, commented: “We have long argued that the current structure of APD is in need of reform. A tax that penalises families but excludes private jets; and charges passengers travelling to Marrakech the same as those travelling to Melbourne, is just plain wrong. A structure that taxes a passenger in the newest, cleanest aircraft the same as someone in an old gas-guzzler cannot be allowed to continue.”
