The government has published a discussion paper to review the impact of APD devolution to Scotland and Wales.
HM Treasury said it wants to explore the options of support to English regional airports if Scotland and Wales decide to axe the controversial passenger tax.
It will analyse three options - devolve APD within England, vary APD rates within England and provide aid to regional airports within England.
The deadline for comments is September 8.
ABTA head of public affairs Stephen D'Alfonso said he welcomed the paper but urged the government to fully consider the impact APD has on the economy.
" ABTA believes that a full economic review of the impact of APD carried out by Treasury would be the fairest and most comprehensive way for the Government to fully assess the impact which air passenger duty is having on the UK’s competitiveness, and on UK passengers," said D'Alfonso.
"We will engage fully in the discussion paper putting forward the views of Members. However, we will continue to urge the Government to conduct a full impact assessment of APD, leading to significant reductions. That is the only way to make sure the whole of the UK has a fair and competitive rate of APD."
The chief executive of The British Air Transport Association, Nathan Stower, said he was disappointed that APD was not properly addressed in yesterday's Budget and a "big opportunity" had been missed.
"With the Scottish Government committed to halving APD following devolution of the tax, followed by full abolition, the status quo is going to become economically and politically unsustainable," said Stower.
"The scope is too narrow and the three options for discussion are fundamentally flawed. The Treasury must also consider a significant reduction and abolition of APD across the UK if this review of options is to be credible."
In April APD changes came into force which meant cheaper long-haul flights. The changes, announced in last year’s Budget, saw the two highest rates – bands C and D – abolished.
Band C affects people travelling over 4,000 miles and Band D affects people travelling over 6,000 miles