Heathrow Passengers Face Higher Fares as Airport Recovers Expansion Costs The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has permitted Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recover £320m spent on its expansion plan, sparking concerns among passengers, airlines, and critics.
While the CAA aims to balance progress with consumer protection, this decision appears to be a clever move by airport authorities. HAL's planning and design costs for the proposed third runway total £320m.
The CAA has allowed these costs to be recovered through higher airline charges over 20 25 years, translating to an estimated increase of around 15p per passenger in 2028, rising to 30p in subsequent years.