BATA reaction to Air tax changes in budget British Air Transport Association 1 min read19 March 2014 Partner content Simon Buck, Chief Executive of the British Air Transport Association (BATA), responding to the changes announced to Air Passenger Duty (APD) in today’s Budget Statement, said: “BATA welcomes the Government's reforms to the Air Passenger Duty at this Budget which reduces the overall tax take. This will save passengers travelling long-haul for leisure and business purposes over £200m each year compared to the level previously set out. We hope this positive first step recognising the damage caused by this tax will lead to the Government undertaking further reforms of APD in future, such as on the double tax hit on domestic flights.” Related Nigel Farage Calls For Lifting Of Two-Child Benefit Cap By Nadine Batchelor-Hunt 27 May