Whilst not being a fan of Messrs Walsh and O'Leary I applaud them for their comments about this wretched duty which is preventing the airline industry from expanding.
Without getting too political this govt certainly have shot themselves in the foot by raising APD. The more it goes up the less people that will travel. The less people travel the less tourism for the UK. The less tourism in the less jobs available.
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