Originally Posted by
modularmayhem
It can be avoided though by starting at a non-UK airport (such as DUB) and even though you route through a UK airport (a route such as DUB-LHR-LAX) you wont pay the APD
But if you dont turn up for the DUB-LHR flight and you try to check-in at LHR instead you will be (rightfully) charged the correct APD.