CAA tentatively lets Heathrow recoup up to £320m in 2027–28 fees tied to early third-runway expansion costs
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has tentatively approved London Heathrow to increase airport charges in 2027 and 2028 to recover as much as £320 million in early expansion costs incurred in 2025–2026. The move is reigniting friction with airlines as they face fare pressure tied to third-runway planning.