Originally Posted by number_6

The rates for UK APD were increased Nov 1 2009 and are now banded. The reduced rate is for Y, standard is for Y+/J/F ... so LHR-JFK is between AUD 100 and 200 additional compared to departing anywhere else in Europe:

Standard rates:Band A (0 - 2,000 miles) £22

Band B (2,001 - 4,000 miles) £90

Band C (4,001 - 6,000 miles) £100

Band D (over 6,000 miles) £110

Reduced rates:

Band A (0 - 2,000 miles) £11

Band B (2,001 - 4,000 miles) £45

Band C (4,001 - 6,000 miles) £50Band D (over 6,000 miles) £55