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Is this the start of coronavirus taxes, in the UK.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:50 pm
by trevnhil
Heathrow adds coronavirus tax to passenger tickets..
Heathrow Airport has added a new £8.90 (~$12.20) tax to all flight tickets from all airlines taking off at the largest UK airport..
https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/02/11/heat ... virus-tax/
Re: Is this the start of coronavirus taxes, in the UK.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:00 pm
by WHL
It doesn't surprise we, someone has to pick up the tab, and as always, its the tax payer, happy days
Re: Is this the start of coronavirus taxes, in the UK.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:17 pm
by The Aquila
Just read also that Gatwick are now charging £5 to drop off outside the terminal and the free drop off is a bus ride away.
Re: Is this the start of coronavirus taxes, in the UK.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:17 pm
by galexinda
At least these extra charges apply to the people actually using the facilities.
Re: Is this the start of coronavirus taxes, in the UK.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:29 pm
by Dominic
It isn't a tax. You are just paying for the enhanced measures that you have to have. Why shouldn't you?
Re: Is this the start of coronavirus taxes, in the UK.
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:58 pm
by brianh
Well said Dominic. It's simply to cover additional costs. It's only the press that have labelled it 'Coronovirus Tax'