Transport in London and the UK: Flights from Heathrow will be more expensive. Passengers will pay for the expansion of the airport

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The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has allowed Heathrow Airport Limited to recover costs incurred since the beginning of last year in developing an airport expansion plan. The funds are expected to be recovered through higher fees from airlines, which typically pass them on to ticket prices.

The cost recovery process is expected to take 20 to 25 years. The regulator also agreed that rival Heathrow West project will recover £4.1m spent before Heathrow Airport Limited's proposal was identified as the preferred development option.

Airlines have also been emphasizing for years that Heathrow charges the highest airport fees in the world. This is to ensure that passengers will only incur justified expenses related to the preparation of the investment.

The cost of expanding Heathrow is estimated at £33 billion and is expected to be entirely privately funded. The British government assumes that the new, third runway at Heathrow Airport will be opened in 2035.

What does this mean for residents?

For residents of west London, the most important factors are the dates, the specific route and the possible impact on travel. Before traveling, it is worth checking the current announcement from the carrier or TfL.

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