Fears Heathrow's move to raise airport fees by excessive' 17% will push up fares
Briefly

Heathrow has proposed a 17% increase in landing fees to support a £10bn investment intended to raise annual passenger capacity to 92 million. The average landing fee is expected to rise from £28.46 to about £33.26 per passenger over the next five years. Heathrow's CEO argues that even with this increase, the charges remain lower in real terms compared to a decade ago. Airlines like International Airlines Group and Virgin Atlantic express concerns over the affordability of these charges and value for money, given Heathrow's status as the world's most expensive airport.
Heathrow is proposing a 17% increase in landing fees to fund a £10bn investment plan aimed at boosting annual passenger capacity to 92 million, despite airline concerns.
The average landing charge is set to rise from £28.46 to about £33.26 per passenger over the next five years, raising concerns about affordability among airlines.
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