Air Passenger Duty will climb by 50 per cent to some destinations, the second significant increase in as many years. The increases come into force next week.

Air Passenger Duty is paid by all passengers on leaving Britain, with the world split into four bands, including some anomalies. All of America, for instance, is in Band B, whose rate will increase from £45 per person to £60 for those flying economy, or a jump from £90 to £120 for those in any other class, including premium economy.

This rise in air passenger duty will add further strain to business travel expenditure; as such businesses may start considering other ways of conducting business overseas. Green Travel Plans provide innovative ways of communicating and doing business that negates the frequent requirement of air travel. Businesses following Green Travel Plan strategies can yield capital savings without any detriment to everyday business operations.