Originally Posted by
Skipness One Foxtrot
The return of Ryanair to BOH domestics is because of the reduction in APD? It wasn't a volume issue these routes faced, it was that the assets could simply make money elsewhere, now APD is being reduced, that market dynamic has changed (back). Same reason for STN-EDI, good to see a return to sensible domestic connectivity options.
Sadly, for the aviation sector, APD is devolved to the Scottish Govt. It’s no secret that Sturgeon and her green chums are very anti aviation. The welcome reduction in APD by the UK Gov means pax departing from English and Welsh airports should see a benefit. Flights or pax departing from Scotland will still have to pay this tax. Sturgeon as per normal has not yet committed to follow the UK Gov decision. A real disadvantage for pax, airline and airports in Scotland.