Originally Posted by
UKtravelbear
Do you think airlines would actually reduce fares?
Of course not. Reducing APD in itself wouldn't improve Flybe’s financial position unless they kept prices the same - they need that cash for their bottom line.
did it happen when it was removed for direct long haul departures from Northern Ireland? Don’t think so and Continental still pulled out.
Removal from UK flights would only be for domestics. Flying from say NCL to LHR to JFK would still attract the standard rate just as it does now.
I agree, Flybe need that money for their bottom line. But outside of Flybe, on LON-Domestic such as LGW-EDI/GLA where a direct cost is removed/reduced would U2 and as a result BA drop fares accordingly?
Taking BA's case - Fees (inc. APD) are itemised on the bill and so could and should be reduced, mainly thinking of existing bookings. (They may then going forward, to some locations increase fares to compensate and take this money, leaving the net result the same).