Ryanair Criticizes New UK Government's APD Increase, Citing Strain on Families and Economy

Ryanair, the leading airline in the UK, has strongly criticized the recent budget move by the Starmer government, announced today (Friday, November 1). The budget decision to raise Air Passenger Duty (APD) on short-haul low-cost flights by £2 per passenger has drawn backlash for its potential impact on everyday British families traveling abroad, either for holidays or to visit friends and relatives. For instance, a family of four planning a budget-friendly vacation to Spain next year will face a £60 tax burden in air travel levies. This comes at a time when government ministers enjoy benefits such as complimentary clothing and concert tickets worth thousands of pounds.