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Passengers flying from some regional airports are being charged twice for services, an air watchdog has said. | Passengers flying from some regional airports are being charged twice for services, an air watchdog has said. |
The Air Transport Users Council says growing numbers of airports are charging fees to cover development and security on top of their ticket prices. | The Air Transport Users Council says growing numbers of airports are charging fees to cover development and security on top of their ticket prices. |
Norwich International Airport is the latest to introduce a charge for all passengers flying from its terminal. | Norwich International Airport is the latest to introduce a charge for all passengers flying from its terminal. |
Airports say the revenue is needed to provide better facilities and to deal with the heightened terrorist threat. | Airports say the revenue is needed to provide better facilities and to deal with the heightened terrorist threat. |
The chief executive of Norwich Airport, Richard Jenner, told BBC Radio's Five Live Breakfast the charge was the "only way" to could raise needed funds. | |
"We've expanded 30% two years running, and it's fine for airports if there's a lot of spare capacity. But we've had to expand the size of aprons, the size of the departure lounge. | |
"We also need to invest in facilities which have been under-invested in for many years." | |
Airport Development Fees (ADF) have already been introduced at Newquay Cornwall Airport, where all passengers over the age of 16 have been charged £5 since 2005. | Airport Development Fees (ADF) have already been introduced at Newquay Cornwall Airport, where all passengers over the age of 16 have been charged £5 since 2005. |
Norwich International followed in April this year. It charges adults £3 while children aged between two and 15 must pay £1. | Norwich International followed in April this year. It charges adults £3 while children aged between two and 15 must pay £1. |
Fees 'for investment' | Fees 'for investment' |
When the fees were introduced, the airport's bosses said the money would be used to make improvements to the runway as well as check-in areas, shops, parking and customer services. | When the fees were introduced, the airport's bosses said the money would be used to make improvements to the runway as well as check-in areas, shops, parking and customer services. |
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is also due to trial a fee for passengers who want to be fast-tracked through security. | Liverpool John Lennon Airport is also due to trial a fee for passengers who want to be fast-tracked through security. |
The Air Transport Users Council and airlines say they are concerned about the additional passenger charges. | The Air Transport Users Council and airlines say they are concerned about the additional passenger charges. |
They claim airport customers are already paying for airport development and security in their ticket prices. | They claim airport customers are already paying for airport development and security in their ticket prices. |
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