Heathrow accuses BA of acting against UK and consumer interests

Heathrow has accused British Airways of acting against “the consumer and national interest” by attempting to slow down expansion of the airport and depriving passengers of lower fares. IAG, has complained to the regulator about the approximately GBP3.3b Heathrow will spend on preparations for the third runway, accusing the airport of covering up costs that will affect airlines. The airport’s CE hit back at IAG for keeping fares high and attempting to stave off competition. John Holland-Kaye said: “The affordability debate has been around the wrong thing, landing charges of GBP20 per passenger, rather than competition on fares. “We’re getting on with building the third runway. What IAG would prefer to do is not spend money until after we’ve got planning permission, and delay by 2 or 3 years." <br/>