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APD Data Usage

The use of Air Passenger Duty (APD) data by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and its potential repurposing for other government uses, such as benefit and fraud checks.

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Jan 6, 2026

How does HMRC use airline passenger data for tax enforcement in the UK?

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) administers Air Passenger Duty (APD) and relies on airline and operator passenger data to calculate, collect and enforce that tax from aircraft operators; airlin...