A leading climate policy expert has warned that increased flight taxes could prevent many British families from affording holidays abroad.

Harry Wilkinson, Head of Policy at the Global Warming Policy Forum, highlighted that a family of four travelling to the United States will face £400 in Air Passenger Duty alone from April 2026, before ticket costs.

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The proposed measures may include increased taxes for British holidaymakers as part of efforts to meet legally binding five-year targets{ai:summary}<p>A climate policy expert warns that rising flight taxes may make overseas holidays unaffordable for many British families. Starting April 2026, a family of four traveling to the U.S. could incur £400 in Air Passenger Duty, excluding ticket prices. </p><p>#economy</p>

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