The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed it is planning a significant above-inflation increase in ATOL holder fees for 2027/28.
The proposed increase, first reported by Travel Gossip, is included in a consultation document for all CAA charges sent to stakeholders today.
It says that ‘for most’ of its charges, there will be an increase of 6.1% from 1 April 2027. However, it is planning a bigger increase, of 10.4%, for ATOL holders.
The CAA said the increases reflect ‘new statutory responsibilities and continued investment in regulatory capability’.
A six-week consultation with stakeholders opened today (9 Nov), with comments invited by 21 December 2026.
The proposed increase in ATOL fees includes a 3.6% inflationary uplift and a 6.8% investment in consumer protection and ATOL enforcement capability.
A spokesperson said the rise was included ‘to support enhanced consumer protection activity and prepare for future regulatory responsibilities expected under the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill’.
The increases are necessary, said the CAA, to meet its funding requirement next year of £12.4 milliion.
CAA Chief Financial and Operating Officer Tracey Martin added:  “Our mission to protect people and enable aerospace means ensuring the UK aviation sector continues to benefit from effective and efficient regulation.
“We are committed to delivering value for money across the sectors we regulate by improving services, strengthening regulatory capability and making our operations more efficient.
“These proposals will enable us to continue investing in safety, consumer protection and customer service improvements while meeting new statutory responsibilities.”
Full details of the CAA’s proposals, including how to respond, are available on: https://consultations.caa.co.uk/finance/caa-statutory-charges-consultation-27-28/
