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Airport tax hikes will raise fares

Plane tickets are about to become more expensive, as the first of two planned increases in airport departure tax comes into effect.

The rise in Air Passenger Duty will particularly hit passengers travelling in premium economy, business and first class. But normal economy seats will also go up. Gillian Lacey-Solymar reports.

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