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<p>The aviation sector is an important part of the UK’s economy, and we are committed
to supporting and restarting it.</p><p> </p><p>At Autumn Budget 2021, the Government
announced reforms to Air Passenger Duty (APD) on domestic flights in order to support
UK-wide connectivity. To support connectivity, the new domestic rate will apply to
all flights between airports in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (excluding
private jets) and will be set at £6.50 for economy passengers, benefitting around
9 million passengers in 2023/24.</p><p> </p><p>The air transport sector has benefitted
from significant pandemic related Government support. This includes support through
loan guarantees, support for exporters, the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing
Facility and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. In addition, we supported regional
airports through our Airports and Ground Operations Support Scheme.</p>
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