Heathrow Expansion Could Increase Ticket Prices by £40

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s proposal to expand Heathrow Airport has raised concerns about potential ticket price increases, estimated at £40 per ticket by 2040. The plan includes the use of sustainable aviation fuels to mitigate carbon emissions, though these are considered costly and insufficient to support the expansion. Critics suggest a frequent flyer tax as a more effective solution. The Treasury acknowledges that 75% of the costs will be transferred to consumers due to current ticket pricing not reflecting the full societal costs of flying.