New British Tax: Business Travelers May Want to Steer Clear of London

Hmmm. Maybe flying in and out of Amsterdam is now the way to go…

The Wall Street Journal reports that:

Thanks to a new British ticket tax that took effect February 1, passengers who fly into or through London airports will pay new taxes and fees that can add as much as $154 to the cost of a ticket….The new tax comes on the heels of other highly publicized problems at Heathrow, including a breakdown in the baggage handling system and security delays. Consumeraffairs.com reports that one consequence is that more and more travelers are investigating Amsterdam as an alternative hub for discount flights in and out of Europe.