MPs call on government to cut air travel tax by 50%

MPs are urging the government to halve air passenger duty in next week's Autumn Statement, saying the tax hampers post-Brexit Britain's ability to trade outside Europe. The British Infrastructure Group (BIG) claims the tax acts directly against a policy of extending UK business links to the "farthest reaches of the globe". The tax is set to rise again in April to £150 for some long-haul flights. Opponents accused the aviation industry of wanting a "free ride" on air… (www.bbc.com) Más...