The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed a cap on passenger charges at Heathrow Airport, setting fees between £27.20 and £30.50 per passenger for the 2027–2031 regulatory period. Announced on Tuesday, the move is part of efforts to ensure pricing remains fair for travelers while still supporting essential infrastructure investment at Europe’s busiest airport. The
London’s Heathrow Airport faced an unprecedented shutdown after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a total power outage, affecting backup systems and grounding all 1,332 scheduled flights on Friday. Experts estimate the disruption could cost the aviation sector around £20 million ($26 million) per day, with ripple effects expected to last for days. […]

