Originally Posted by
bycrewlgw
As far as I’m aware it still has to be paid to the coffers so the welsh assembly would have to fund it. Not sure where the money is going to come from. It needs to be scraped uk wide or an alternative found. It’s certainly not being used for what it was designed for I’m sure.
i wonder how many airlines would actually reduce pricing or keep it the same to boost their profits?
From what I've read APD from Wales is a small amount especially when compared to the whole Welsh budget so essentially it's just an investment into the area and country as a whole.
As for the airlines I doubt they would drop prices but it would make routes more sustainable and give Cardiff a better chance of attracting more marginal routes especially when up against other airports in countries without this sort of tax.
There are better ways to tax the aviation industry than APD especially if it's purpose is supposed to be environmental.