Heathrow Airport: Construction
Commons · Question 21297 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 4 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Olney
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of Heathrow expansion on passenger charges, airline ticket prices and the competitiveness of regional airports.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 4 Sep 2026
The Government recognises the importance of keeping air travel affordable for passengers and airlines. Heathrow's airport charges are regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which has a statutory duty to further the interests of users of air tran...