£2billion in 'holiday tax' just to escape Britain as those flying off are forced to pay Air Passenger Duty, VAT and insurance tax. The TaxPayers' Alliance said the tax take equates to an average of £56 for every many woman and child who flies overseas each year.
- It warns UK flight taxes are the most expensive in the world, adding hundreds of pounds to some holidays
- A family of six travelling to Spain 'will have faced an average tax bill of £187 on their flights and holiday purchases in the UK' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2403168/2billion-holiday-tax-just-escape-Britain-flying-forced-pay-Air-Passenger-Duty-VAT-insurance-tax.html#ixzz2dEKMd4lY
