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Heathrow airport passenger charges to rise under new proposals

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has proposed new caps on the average charge Heathrow Airport can levy on airlines for the five years from 2027 to 2031. The proposed mid-point charge of £28.80 per passenger represents a 1% increase over the current £28.40, but is significantly lower than Heathrow's request…

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Amazon starts drone flights in ‘next step’ for UK delivery service

The US tech giant said it has begun ‘a limited number of flights’ from its Darlington test centre

The Independent UK

Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez among six killed in plane crash after tragic final post

All six people on board died when private aircraft crashed in Colombia, authorities say

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The UK’s airports brace for busiest Christmas period in history

The Civil Aviation Authority said passenger numbers for December are forecast to exceed records

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What medical conditions can airlines reasonably ask a passenger about?

Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of a medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny

The Independent UK

Reform of airspace changes planned after PM’s growth plea

The Civil Aviation Authority said it has launched a consultation on plans to make the UK’s airspace change process ‘more proportionate’.

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests

Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban

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Airport traffic in Greece climbs 6.5% with Crete recording the strongest passenger growth

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

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Heathrow wants to raise passenger fees to fund terminal upgrades

The average charge per passenger could rise nearly £5

The Independent UK

Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031

The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.

Evening Standard

Heathrow ‘needs improvement’ in how disabled flyers are treated, regulator says

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which conducted the assessment, also gave the same rating to Edinburgh and Glasgow Prestwick airports.

The Independent UK

Two skydivers killed in ‘tragic accident’ at airfield in Devon

Emergencies services were called to an incident at Dunkeswell aerodrome at 1pm on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Expand Gatwick as well as Heathrow for best options for travellers, says CAA

The Civil Aviation Authority announced support for the West Sussex airport’s proposed new runway

The Independent UK

Gatwick expansion ‘would benefit consumers even if Heathrow gets new runway’

The Civil Aviation Authority announced support for the West Sussex airport’s proposed new commitments.

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Airlines call for ‘fundamental’ reform of charges before Heathrow expansion

IAG and Virgin Atlantic have urged regulator the CAA to prevent passengers and airlines being ‘locked into higher charges for decades to come’.

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Amazon confirms Darlington as proposed site for UK drone deliveries

The tech giant said it will lodge a planning application to build flight operations at its Darlington fulfilment centre.

Evening Standard

Approval for first space rocket launch from UK as licence granted

The decision from the Civil Aviation Authority is the final significant piece of regulatory approval needed for Rocket Factory Augsburg.

The Independent UK

Blood samples to be sent by drone to avoid London traffic

The flights will take a fraction of the time it takes to transport the samples by road.

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The Guardian - UK

Wizz Air pays out £1.2m to passengers after refund claims were rejected

Budget airline forced to pay back 6,000 holidaymakers after action by air industry regulator the CAA

The Independent UK

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said five Yorkshire Air Ambulance flights have been disrupted by the flying gadgets in the last 12 months.

The Independent UK

Nearly 300 more flights cancelled after air traffic control glitch

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

The Independent UK

Air traffic control review ordered with flight disruptions ‘to last for days’

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said it was the worst incident of its kind in ‘nearly a decade’.

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Ryanair, Jet2.com and Tui ranked worst in UK for website accessibility

The Civil Aviation Authority said there is ‘still a way to go’ for the industry to provide a smooth digital experience for all passengers.

The Independent UK

CAA workers to be balloted on industrial action in pay dispute

Union Prospect said it is the first time a ballot on industrial action has taken place at the Civil Aviation Authority.

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow airport halves losses but warns of cost of living impact on travel

Passenger numbers in first half up 42% on a year earlier but still down on pre-pandemic levels

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