Pilot union expresses dismay at lack of support for airlines in budget

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) says it is dismayed that its calls for a temporary removal of APD has not been addressed in the budget. The government has instead increased APD for long-haul flights and forecasts bringing in an extra £400m from the tax over the next two years.

Pilots call on the Government and EU to support aviation though the coronavirus crisis.

Pilots ask Parliament to pledge to protect pension tax relief