Face to face contact is crucial even in the modern business world of the 21st century. A popular way to fulfill this requirement is through air travel. As of late this has been made difficult as Landing Fees have increased exponentially. The consumer bares the brunt the increase because it is very easy for airlines to include such mentioned fees into the ticket that they sell to the unassuming customer. Most recently, two of the busiest airports in the world, London Heathrow and Gatwick, have had plans approved to raise landing fees over the next 5 years. This is not only detrimental to residents within Europe, but residents of other continents too as a majority of flights to European countries go through those two airports. Why should ticket prices be affected as a result of these increases? As a consumer and frequent flyer, I look at this and feel that I am not only paying for the service, but the “rent and utilities” of the airlines that offer these services. The frightening thing is there is nothing that can be done. After all time is money. How else are we supposed to get from country to country so quickly?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2442414/Passengers-face-fare-increases-Heathrow-Gatwick-allowed-landing-fees.html