Heathrow passengers face higher fares as airport can recover early expansion plan costs
British Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, argued against the early cost recovery. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenBritish Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, argued against the early cost recovery.
- ▪British Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, argued against the early cost recovery.
- ▪Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenBritish Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, argued against the early cost recovery.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/29/heathrow-passengers-higher-fares-expansion-plan-costs |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:43:25 GMT |
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British Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, argued against the early cost recovery. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenBritish Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, argued against the early cost recovery. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAAirline industryHeathrow passengers face higher fares as airport can recover early expansion plan costsCAA says airport can recoup £320m through higher airline charges, which are usually passed on to travellersPress AssociationWed 29 Jul 2026 03.43 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHeathrow passengers face decades of higher fares after the airport was given permission to recover early costs from developing its expansion plan.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced it had permitted Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recoup £320m spent on…
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