UK airport fees to rise

Virgin Atlantic and easyJet have warned the public that costs will rise following the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) decision to allow Heathrow and Gatwick to increase their airport fees. Even though the CAA denied Heathrow permission to raise fees above the rate of inflation, the price rise will still add up to £28 per passenger per flight. Virgin Atlantic said: “The decision to further increase charges at the airport for the next five years is another hammer blow for both UK consumers and overseas visitors wanting to travel to this country.” He added: “Prices at Heathrow are already triple the