Yesterday, 1 November, saw the increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) come in to effect.

The increase in the heavily-criticised tax means the duty levied  is now structured into four bands dependent on distance travelled – previously the tax was split into just two categories.

The duty applicable for single flights is now:

• Band A – flights to Europe £11
• Band B – flights of up to 4,000 miles £45
• Band C – flights to the Caribbean £50
• Band D – flights to Australia and New Zealand £60

• For Premium seats the charges are doubled.

A further increase is due to be introduced in November 2010 when the fees will be to £12, £60, £75 and £85 respectively.

While the APD has been criticised by many, the Telegraph has launched a campaign to get it scrapped. To find out more, and to add your name to their petition click here.