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NEWS Heathrow airport is to increase charges for noisy and polluting aircraft

Last updated: January 20, 2016, 22:28 UTC
Published: Sunday, April 12, 2015, at 16:49 UTC
Category: News
Author: Melanie Kraft
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The noisiest planes will face a trebling in charges to £9,000 per landing, although fewer than 1% of flights fall into this category.

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The airport hopes the move will provide more incentive for airlines to fly cleaner and quieter planes.

Some fares should fall as Heathrow is proposing to give a £10 discount to the average £29.59 per passenger charge for domestic flights, although the charges are levied on airlines rather than customers so are not necessarily passed on.

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ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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