Heathrow Airport
2026-05-20 · Department for Transport · 3773 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of Heathrow Airport’s passenger charges on the (a) affordability and (b) viability of regional connectivity for those travelling from (i) Scotland and (ii)
Answer
The Government supports regional air connectivity, including from Scotland and other parts of the UK, through a range of measures such as Public Service Obligations. However, the operation of individual air services, including those serving Heathrow, rema...