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Operators have confirmed they will be refunding APD for under- 12s on holidays already booked for travel after May 1, 2015. Hayes & Jarvis, Thomson, First Choice and The Family Adventure Company are among those to have pledged to refund clients, in line with airlines, following the announcement that APD for under-12s will be scrapped in May. The companies said they would
also “revisit” their prices. A Thomson spokesman said:
“We will refund any APD no longer applicable and reflect the changes in Thomson and First Choice holiday prices moving forward.”
Michael Edwards, UK managing
director of Intrepid Group, parent company of The Family Adventure Company, said: “This is a welcome step in the right direction, but the
UK still has the highest passenger tax in the world, and ultimately we would like APD to come down for all travellers.” Rob Kinnersley, head of aviation
at Hayes & Jarvis, said a family of four would save up to £142. He added: “This news, combined with the recent abolishment of the higher C and D bands of APD in the 2014 Budget, will make family holidays to the Caribbean and farther afield more affordable.” Flights to a Band C country such as Thailand will cost a family of four £198 less after May 1, while Band D destinations such as Bali will be up to £246 cheaper.
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