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<p>Airport charges at Heathrow Airport have fallen by almost £2 per passenger in real
terms since 2014. In the context of expansion, the Civil Aviation Authority will determine
an appropriate level of airport charges in line with its statutory duty to further
the interest of consumers. The Secretary of State also set out a clear ambition in
2016 for airport charges to remain as close as possible to current levels.</p><p>
</p><p>The Airports Commission found that if there were any increase in charges at
Heathrow as a result of expansion this would likely be absorbed by airlines, with
passenger fares remaining unaffected or even falling further after the capacity constraints
are released. The Government is also clear that the expansion of Heathrow will provide
a significant boost to passengers and the wider economy even if airport charges were
to increase modestly, and were passed on to passengers.</p><p> </p>
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