Ryanair CEO criticises Reeves' 'monumental stupidity' over air passenger duty

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has spoken out about Rachel Reeves' decision to raise air passenger duty (APD). The budget airline boss appeared on Sky News Mornings with Ridge and Frost and slammed the increase, which comes into force today, as 'another monumental stupidity from Rachel Reeves'. The tax, which is paid by all passengers travelling on flights to and from UK airports , is typically included in ticket prices, with rates based on distance and class of travel. Long-haul and short-haul routes will be affected at varying amounts, as well as domestic versus international flights.