#transport-costs

#transport-costs

Now, just Delta and Norse Atlantic will operate from there and the reduced number of carriers is expected to have a huge knock-on effect for holidaymakers in south London, Sussex and Kent. Fares at Gatwick are likely to be pushed up, especially around peak periods, last-minute bookings and premium leisure dates. Heathrow, by contrast, will stay highly competitive with BA, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Delta running New York shuttles.

Prices rose by more than expected in the year to June, pushing inflation to 3.6%, the highest it has been since January 2024. Higher prices for food and clothing, air and rail fares contributed to higher inflation.

Low water levels after heatwaves and drought are limiting shipping on some of Europe's biggest rivers, including the Rhine and the Danube, and pushing up transport costs.