Heathrow “exploiting” travellers with hiked domestic passenger charge
The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) has accused Heathrow Airport of “yet more exploitation” of travellers in response to its plans to increase its domestic passenger charge by up to £7.
The SPAA says it is seeking “further review” from the airport over the April levy hike which Heathrow, owned by operator BAA, says would bring it into line with the amount paid by passengers departing from other EU destinations.
BAA’s planned charges, which are being introduced from April 1, will see the rate increase from £13.43 to £20.25 per passenger.
SPAA president Brian Potter said: “Regardless of the source of any such additional charges, the ultimate result remains the same – further pressure on already challenged business travel budgets, and an inevitable reduction in demand for the UK domestic air services which are vital to the nation’s economic health.
“Many passengers travel on split-journey tickets to get the best air fare savings, and these passengers will end up paying increased airport charges twice, when they already pay double APD.
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