Date: 01/02/2017

Virgin Trains has warned that about a third of Edinburgh to London rail journeys could be lost to air travel if Scotland abolishes air passenger duty. The Scottish government wants to cut the tax by 50%, and later abolish it completely, as part of efforts to boost the economy.

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Virgin Trains says a third of Edinburgh to London rail journeys could be lost if Scotland abolishes air passenger duty - but airports dismiss the claim.