General · 7 June 2026
UK travel costs holding back growth, says BA boss
Expensive UK travel is stopping millions of visitors, which is really hurting the country's economic growth. BA boss Sean Doyle said the UK has some of the world's highest aviation taxes, making it less appealing than other countries. Air passenger duty rose 15% in April, with some long-haul flights now costing up to £253 extra.
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