Air passenger duty - How do I claim a refund?
Families travelling with children between the ages of 12 and 15 are no longer required to pay air passenger duty, a tax paid by all those flying from a UK airport.
Expected savings
The current APD rate lies at approximately £13 per passenger for short-haul flights (less than 2,000 miles). Those travelling to further destinations are charged up to £71 per passenger.
APD refund on package deals
Those who booked a package holiday should submit a claim with the respective travel agency.
Major airlines at a glance
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British Airways
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Passengers must provide the dates of birth of the 12-15 year olds at least 72 hours before departure. This can be done online under “manage booking” Refunds will be processed to the original payment card |
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easyJet |
Passengers must confirm the dates of birth of each child. This can be done online under “manage booking” Refunds will be processed to the original payment card |
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Flybe |
Passengers must submit online form together with: booking reference & passenger details. Payments will be processed to the original payment card |
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Jet2 |
Affected passengers will be contacted by the airline to start the refund process |
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Monarch |
Refunds will be automatically processed to the original payment card |
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Ryanair |
Passengers must submit an online form |
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Thomas Cook |
Affected passengers will be contacted by the airline to start the refund process |
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Thomson |
Refunds will be automatically processed to the original payment card |
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Virgin Atlantic |
Passengers should email customer service stating their booking reference & the names and dates of birth of each child. |