Ryanair slams Liverpool's 'double tax' whammy

Summary

Ryanair is a long-time critic of the UK's Air Passenger Duty (APD) and is dismayed at new plans to introduce a so-called 'tourism tax' in Liverpool city region.

Last week the Irish carrier announced six new winter routes out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA). It means in what is traditionally its quieter half of the year, Ryanair will operate 27 European routes from its six Liverpool-based aircraft.

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