<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Heathrow plans to raise its landing fees by 17% to invest £10bn in expanding the airport capacity and facilities, a move that airlines fear will lead to increased airfares for passengers.</li><li>The average landing charge per passenger is expected to increase to £33.26 from the current £28.46 over the next five years, with the aim of accommodating 92 million passengers annually and enhancing terminal facilities.</li><li>Airlines, including International Airlines Group and Virgin Atlantic, criticize the proposed fee hike as 'excessive' and argue that it will burden passengers and airlines with higher costs, raising concerns about affordability and value.</li><li>The plan does not include a proposal for a third runway; Heathrow aims to increase terminal space by 70,000 sq metres, passenger capacity by 10 million, and cargo capacity by 20% by 2031. Shareholders will contribute £2bn towards the investment.</li></ul>

Fears Heathrow’s move to raise airport fees by ‘excessive’ 17% will push up fares

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