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Thursday, 12 May 2022

BBC News

• Ronaldsway: No 'hidden' fees in new airport parking schemeThere will be no "hidden charges" in an app-based parking payment system set to be trialled at Ronaldsway airport. From 17 May, drivers will have to pay for parking in advance at the Isle of Man's airport, using smartphones rather than cash.

The Telegraph

• Passengers will bear the brunt of Heathrow's rising landing fees [subscription]Heathrow accuses airlines of trying to ‘protect their own profits’ Heathrow has duped the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) into inflating costs and underestimating revenue to justify steep increases in landing charges, according to a report by a former Treasury official.

Times Online

• Heathrow fees plan needs grounding [subscription]s if there’s not enough inflation about anyway. Over at Heathrow it’s running at 56 per cent: the result of December’s gift from the Civil Aviation Authority that allowed the airport to jack up passenger charges from £19.36 to £30.19.

City AM

• Heathrow hits back after Virgin Atlantic say airport ‘fleecing’ passengers with ‘disproportionate’ feesTHE EXTRAORDINARY public spat between two of the world's largest airlines and Heathrow airport moved into another stratosphere yesterday after Virgin Atlantic's boss said Heathrow was abusing its monopoly to fleece passengers. Both Virgin and BA-owner IAG have hit out at Heathrow after the airport asked the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow it to hike

Birmingham Post

• Norse Atlantic Airways brings in digital agency Impression to build its global online presenceNorse Atlantic operates out of Norway and runs flights between Oslo and Miami, New York, LA and Orlando

Northern Echo

• Ben Houchen on TUI, Heathrow and Teesside Airport's futureTHE DAY after the devastating news it was losing its flagship route, Teesside Airport was keen to bounce back by celebrating the start of new flights to a popular holiday spot.

New Civil Engineer

• Bristol Airport expansion decision to be taken to High CourtCampaigners against the expansion of Bristol Airport have been granted a hearing in the High Court later this year.

Other News Sources

• Heathrow Airport defends plan to increase chargesWarning that increasing fees will lead to significantly fewer passengers