Heathrow charges could rise 40 per cent
UK: Carriers say fares could rise as a result of above-inflation increases
Airlines using Heathrow airport are facing a 40 per cent rise in charges – and have stated that fares are likely to rise as a result.
The increase comes as a result of a decision by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), setting the amount that the airport operator BAA can charge airlines for using its airports.
BAA is allowed to charge the equivalent of £6.48 per passenger using the west London hub in 2003-2003, and then will be able to increase the charges by 6.5 per cent over the rate of inflation for the following four years. Charges at Gatwick and Stansted, both also operated by BAA, are much lower and will rise only at the rate of inflation.
The CAA stated that it did not believe the increases would “materially affect” air fares, adding that it would have been failing in its duties if it imposed prices that might delay its 10-year investment programme at Heathrow.
However, airlines have been quick to react to the news; the online news provider Ananova reports that both BA and Virgin have criticised the increases, with Virgin said to be considering legal action.
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