Passengers are getting wise on APD and how it works according to travel website TripAdvisor.
Research carried out this time last year found only 33% of travellers were aware of it.
But this month of the 1,600 holidaymakers questioned half knew what APD was and how it works.
“Despite its financial impact on the traveller, the controversy around APD has largely been limited to those within the travel industry,” commented Emma Shaw, TripAdvisor spokesperson.
“With the Treasury’s recent decision to retain the APD structure, concerns over the economy and particularly the airline industry’s strong and well-publicised stance on the tax, it seems travellers are now paying attention to the potential impact APD could have on their holiday cost.”
By Diane Evans
