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<p>As part of its recent consultation on aviation tax, the Government outlined its
initial view that the effective rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD) on domestic flights
should be reduced in order to support Union and regional connectivity and that the
number of international distance bands should be increased in order to align APD more
closely with our environmental objectives.</p><p> </p><p>The consultation sought evidence
on the potential impacts of these proposals, including on regional air routes. As
part of the consultation process the Government engaged with airports in all parts
of the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is currently reviewing responses to the consultation
and will update in due course.</p>
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