UK Regulator Limits Heathrow's Landing Fee Increase Amid Upgrade Plans
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has restricted Heathrow's proposed landing fee increase to £28.80 per passenger from 2027 to 2031, significantly lower than Heathrow's suggested £33.26. This decision is critical as it aims to balance consumer protection with necessary airport investments amid ongoing infrastructure challenges.
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Heathrow's proposed increase of landing fees to £33.26 has been partially rejected by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which instead set an average charge increase to £28.80. The CAA's proposed investment cap for Heathrow is between £5.4 billion and £6.1 billion, focusing on upgrades like the airport's electrical system.
This comes after a significant disruption in 2022, when a fire at a substation led to over 1,300 flight cancellations. Final proposals from the CAA will be published in November, with a decision expected by April 2027. Additionally, Heathrow's planned investments are constrained by a prior ruling that led to a cut in passenger charges by nearly 20% in 2023 following a competition watchdog decision.
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