Air passenger duty - How do I claim a refund?

Families travelling with children between the ages of 12 and 15 are no longer required to pay air passenger duty, a tax paid by all those flying from a UK airport.

Expected savings

The current APD rate lies at approximately £13 per passenger for short-haul flights (less than 2,000 miles). Those travelling to further destinations are charged up to £71 per passenger.

APD refund on package deals

Those who booked a package holiday should submit a claim with the respective travel agency.

Air passenger duty - How do I claim a refund?

Major airlines at a glance

British Airways	Passengers must provide the dates of birth of the 12-15 year olds at least 72 hours before departure. This can be done online under “manage booking” Refunds will be processed to the original payment card
easyJet	Passengers must confirm the dates of birth of each child. This can be done online under “manage booking” Refunds will be processed to the original payment card
Flybe	Passengers must submit online form together with: booking reference & passenger details. Payments will be processed to the original payment card
Jet2	Affected passengers will be contacted by the airline to start the refund process
Monarch	Refunds will be automatically processed to the original payment card
Ryanair	Passengers must submit an online form
Thomas Cook	Affected passengers will be contacted by the airline to start the refund process
Thomson	Refunds will be automatically processed to the original payment card
Virgin Atlantic	Passengers should email customer service stating their booking reference & the names and dates of birth of each child.