Fears Jersey could be cut off by Airport charge rises

Tuesday 16 February 2016

Concern at the prospect of rising fees at London City Airport has led to three major airlines firing a warning shot – and fears that Jersey could be cut off from the capital.

Most Jersey flights to London go through Gatwick, but London City has become an increasingly popular destination over the last few years.

The airport is being sold off by its US private equity firm owners with a £2 billion price tag, and there are fears that the new owners could ramp up prices to get some return on their investment.

That could mean that London City becomes uneconomical for airlines – a point taken up by major players British Airways, Flybe and CityJet, who are worried that any increase will have to be passed on to passengers.