The move follows a bitter dispute between the airport and airlines about what the cap should be.
28 June 2022
Heathrow Airport must reduce its passenger charges amid a surge in demand for flights, the aviation regulator has announced
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the cap on the west London airport’s average charge per passenger will fall from £30.19 today to £26.31 in 2026.
This is equivalent to nearly a 6% reduction each year when the effects of inflation are removed, according to the regulator.
The decision follows a bitter dispute between the airport and airlines about what the cap should be.
Charges are paid by airlines but are generally passed on to passengers in air fares.
