"Ryanair will now review its UK schedules and expects to cut capacity to/from UK airports by up to 10% in 2025. Economy class seats (less than 40 inches from the front of one seat to the front of the other) pay a reduced rate. For premium economy and above, a higher rate is payable. Private jets - carrying fewer than 19 passengers – pay the highest APD rate of all. These are the current rates for APD until 31 March 2025:Domestic: reduced rate £7, standard rate £14, higher rate £78Band A: reduced rate £13, standard rate £26, higher rate £78Band B: reduced rate £88, standard rate £194, higher rate £581Band C: reduced rate £92, standard rate £202, higher rate £607In the first rise, from 1 April 2025 APD rates will be:Domestic: reduced rate £7, standard rate £14, higher rate £84Band A: reduced rate £13, standard rate £28, higher rate £84Band B: reduced rate £90, standard rate £216, higher rate £647Band C: reduced rate £94, standard rate £224, higher rate £673From 1 April 2026, APD rates will be:Domestic: reduced rate £8, standard rate £16, higher rate £142Band A: reduced rate £15, standard rate £32, higher rate £142Band B: reduced rate £102, standard rate £244, higher rate £1,097Band C: reduced rate £106, standard rate £253, higher rate £1,141

Source: The Herald November 05, 2024 06:23 UTC