Air miles should be axed to deter frequent fliers, advises report

UK climate body says policy would target heavy users but not penalise occasional flyers

Air miles schemes should be axed as they encourage jetsetters to take extra flights in a bid to maintain "privileged traveller status", according to a report commissioned by the government's climate change advisers.

An "escalating Air Miles Levy" should also be introduced to rein in the number of trips taken by frequent flyers, without penalising those taking an annual holiday, with the income raised to be invested into low-carbon aviation technology.