Heathrow passenger charges could rise by up to 56% by 2023

Airport allowed to increase cost added to tickets but CAA halts plan to nearly double it

Heathrow will be allowed to raise significantly its landing charges from next summer, the aviation regulator has announced, although it has ruled out the near-doubling of charges proposed by the airport.

Airlines reacted with dismay at the Civil Aviation Authority's proposals, which could allow the UK's biggest airport to increase charges by up to 56% by 2023 as it seeks to recoup losses from the pandemic.