Here are the current rates of APD Air Passenger Duty (UK only): An excise duty charged on the carriage of passengers flying on an aircraft with an authorized take off weight of more than ten tonnes or more than twenty seats. Due when the aircraft first takes off on the passenger’s flight and is payable by the aircraft operator. plus the increased rates applicable from April 1, 2012, and also from April 1, 2013:
BAND A (0-2,000 miles, includes Europe)
Economy
From April 1 2011: £12
From April 1 2012: £13
From April 1 2013: £13
Non-economy
From April 1 2011: £24
From April 1 2012: £26
From April 1 2013: £26
BAND B (2,001-4,000 miles, includes North America and Middle East)
Economy
From April 1 2011: £60
From April 1 2012: £65
From April 1 2013: £67
Non-economy
From April 1 2011: £120
From April 1 2012: £130
From April 1 2013: £134
BAND C (4,001-6,000 miles, includes South America, China and India)
Economy
From April 1 2011: £75
From April 1 2012: £81
From April 1 2013: £83
Non-economy
From April 1 2011: £150
From April 1 2012: £162
From April 1 2013: £166
BAND D (over 6,000 miles, includes Australasia, Malaysia and Indonesia)
Economy
From April 1 2011: £85
From April 1 2012: £92
From April 1 2013: £94
Non-economy
From April 1 2011: £170
From April 1 2012: £184
From April 1 2013: £188
Source: HM Revenue & Customs