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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Airports hit back at Emirates’ Heathrow criticism, accusing airlines of trying to talk down charges

Simon Calder

After the boss of Emirates called for the resignation of Heathrow’s chief executive, the body representing airports has hit back – accusing airlines of seeking to influence a decision this week on airport charges.

Emirates, one of the biggest carriers at Heathrow in terms of passengers flown, reacted furiously in July when the airport placed a cap of 100,000 on departing travellers in order to keep numbers manageable.

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