Air travellers across the UK could face higher ticket prices as regional airports brace for "unprecedented" increases in property tax next year. This comes as an analysis of official government data reveals that regional airports are among the sectors facing the most significant hikes in business rates.
While major hubs like London Heathrow and Gatwick are also set to incur substantial rises in their business rates bills, the data indicates that the most extreme cases are concentrated outside the capital, disproportionately affecting regional facilities.
