An organisation representing the Scottish travel industry has called for a 50 per cent reduction in air passenger duty (APD) in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.
The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has identified six “matters of interest” to Scottish travellers and travel providers that it wants addressing including the cut in APD.
In its manifesto it also calls for:
- Encouragement and protection of direct regional flights to and from Scotland
- Improved surface access to airports
- Continued investment in rail.
- Protection of internal Scottish ’lifeline’ air and ferry routes
- UK and European industry legislation
The SPAA is seeking the views of MPs and MSPs on these issues, prior to briefing its members in advance of polling day.
SPAA President Alan Glen said: "2016 is a hugely important year politically, not only for the whole UK with the impending EU Referendum, but also for Scotland - with the Holyrood Election followed by the devolution of significant powers.”