The UK Civil Aviation Authority has tentatively allowed the operator of London Heathrow to raise fees in 2027 and 2028 to recover up to GBP320 million pounds (USD432 million) in early expansion costs borne in 2025 and 2026. The authorisation, which remains subject to consultations and is not final, "would allow Heathrow Airport Limited to have the resources necessary to continue its work on expanding the airport." The fees would translate to less than GBP0.10 (USD0.14) per passenger, according to the regulator. The largest operators, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, have opposed the proposed method of financing the expansion.