The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has proposed capping passenger charges at Heathrow Airport between £27.20 and £30.50 for the regulatory period from January 2027 until the end of 2031, according to multiple reports.
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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has proposed capping passenger charges at Heathrow Airport between £27.20 and £30.50 for the period from 2027 to 2031, aiming to balance fair pricing with infrastructure investment. The airport's CEO warned that the cap may delay service improvements.
According to The Guardian, the average charge per passenger will rise slightly from £28.40 to £28.80, a significant reduction from Heathrow's proposed 17% increase to £33.26. The CAA stated that its proposal strikes a balance between keeping passenger prices fair and enabling necessary investments for future improvements.
Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye expressed concerns, warning that the price cap 'may force choices that create trade-offs for service and delay delivery.' Heathrow plans to invest £1.3 billion in improving various parts of the hub as part of its five-year investment programme, including a major revamp of Terminal 4 and upgrades to baggage systems.
The CAA will publish final proposals in November 2026 followed by a final decision in April 2027. The proposed cap aims to support sustainable growth while protecting consumers, as stated by Selina Chadha, CAA group director of consumer and markets.
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