Heathrow gets green light to claw back early expansion costs by raising airport charges

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Heathrow Airport’s plan to recoup initial expenses associated with its proposed third runway expansion project. This approval will result in a 15 pence increase per passenger charge starting in 2028, escalating to double that amount in subsequent years. Regulators are permitting the operator of London Heathrow to recover millions of pounds incurred during the development of these earlier expansion plans. The decision was finalized and published by the CAA, marking a key step in addressing costs related to the ambitious airport upgrade. This adjustment to passenger charges is slated to begin impacting travelers from 2028 onwards.