How much is airport tax?
Book an economy flight to Europe and the air fare maybe £9.99 and “taxes” £90.
But the actual government tax is just £12 and it is airline charges, airline “fuel surcharges”, fees and airport charges that make up the difference.
So don’t blame the government entirely!
Here are the actual government tax amounts:
Trip distance Economy Class Tax Business Class Tax 0 - 2000 miles £12 £24 2001 - 4000 miles £60 £120 4001 - 6000 MILES £75 £150 6000+ £85 £170
2,000 mile limit: North Africa, Turkey and Russia
4,000 mile limit: East Coast USA, Gabon, Middle East, Russia East of Urals
6,000 mile limit: West Coast USA, South Africa, Thailand, but not Singapore, Beijing
6,000+: Australia, New Zealand,
See my article on how to avoid airport tax
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