Passengers at Heathrow will now have to pay an increased charge as prices rise by more than 50%. 

From January 1 the price per passenger at the major airport will now rise from £19.60 to £30.19. 

The rise comes after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved it to 'reflect the uncertainty of the recovery of passenger volumes from the pandemic as Heathrow made a loss of £3.4 billion since the start of the pandemic. 

Although the charges are paid by airlines, they are generally covered by passengers' airfares. 

News Shopper: The charges will start from January 1. (PA)The charges will start from January 1. (PA)

There is also an announcement expected early next year on the decision of a long-term cap that is expected to begin in summer 2022 and run to 2027.

However, a Heathrow spokesperson has said the cap range of £32 to £43 has made them "extremely disappointed". 

The spokesperson said it "relies on rushed analysis and will undermine passenger experience" during their time at the airport. 

If left "uncorrected, this risks leaving Heathrow without sufficient cash flow to support investment in improving passenger service and resilience," according to the spokesperson.

The cap will move up or down depending on passenger numbers and commercial revenue.