British MP championing cause for Reduction in Air Passenger Duty

A British MP is championing the cause for a reduction in the Air Passenger Duty (APD) imposed by Britain.

Tourism authorities in the Caribbean have criticised the British government for pressing ahead with plans to increase Air Passenger Duty (APD).

Due to the way the tax is calculated, by measuring the distance from London to the destination’s capital city, those flying to the Caribbean currently contribute more in APD than those flying to California or Hawaii.

Diane Abbott chairs a group of British / Caribbean Members of Parliament.

On her return to Britain, Abbott has an important meeting with the Caribbean Community of Airlines on the APD.