Originally Posted by firstlight

4bn is equivalent to a 1p change or slightly more of income tax -not small change

Of course it's possible to impose a tax but people will find ways to avoid it like they avoid APD now. They will start their journeys in Dublin or Paris, Amsterdam or Inverness or fly there in economy before starting their long hauls in business

What about people who need to fly regularly because they live on the hebrides or shetland?

Businesses who export, the uk airports that will lose business to other places will all complain and lobby. Your only hope is an eu wide scheme, but can't see that happening.