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Airport boss dismisses frequent flyer tax - but councillors aren't impressed

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Manchester Airport bosses would not back a new frequent flyer tax to combat climate change, according to one of its directors who said it might not work.

Councillors in Manchester said they were 'disappointed' that the idea which was suggested by the UK's Climate Change Committee has been dismissed.

They were told climate change is a 'clear and pressing priority' for Manchester Airports Group, which also owns London Stansted and East Midlands airports. READ MORE: A555 Airport Relief Road floods AGAIN after Storm Barra brings torrential rain However, it is not clear whether introducing a frequent flyer tax would lead to lower demand for flights, group director Neil Robinson told the councillors.

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