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Air Passenger Duty: Its Our Right

One of the most hotly debated topics concerning Wales and in particular, Cardiff Airport is the devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD), the unfair tax levied by the UK Government on passengers flying from the UK. The Silk Commission report on devolved powers to Wales recommended that Air Passenger Duty [read more]

Boeing 747-248 TF-AAK Ed Force One (Pic Credit: Nick Harding / Aviation Wales)
Cardiff Airport News

He’s here! Ed Force One arrives in Cardiff

A little later than planned but Ed Force One has arrived in Cardiff! The Boeing 747-428 TF-AAK touched down on Cardiff Airport’s runway 30 a little after 11pm this evening to a waiting crowd of aviation enthusiasts and iron maiden fans. The aircraft has been beautifully decorated in the Book [read more]

Thomson Airways G-OOBD (Picture Credit Nick Harding)
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Farewell Thomson, Hello TUI

Thomson, A familiar name and sight at Cardiff Airport will soon be disappearing as parent company TUI has decided to operate under a single brand. Both Thomsonfly (formely Britannia Airways) and First Choice (formerly Air 2000) officially became part of the TUI Group in 2007 and were rebranded as Thomson [read more]