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Air passenger duty rates

Air Passenger Duty is charged based on a band that is determined by the distance of the capital city of the destination country in miles from the UK.

Band and distance of capital city of destination country in miles from the UK In the lowest class of travel (reduced rate) In other than the lowest class of travel (standard rate)
  On and after 1 Nov 2009 On and after 1 Nov 2010 On and after 1 Nov 2009 On and after 1 Nov 2010
Band A (0-2000) £11 £12 £22 £24
Band B (2001-4000) £45 £60 £90 £120
Band C (4001-6000) £50 £75 £100 £150
Band D (over 6000) £55 £85 £110 £170

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The revenue the Government are budgeting to generate from air passenger duty this year amounts to £2.3 billion (2009/10 - £1.9 billion).

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