International Airport Review
Gabriel Higgines
23 Dec 2025
ACI Europe warns ART’s rejection of Groupe ADP’s modest 2026 airport charges increase risks investment certainty, infrastructure upgrades and long-term competitiveness of Paris airports
ACI EUROPE has condemned the decision by the French transport regulator, the Autorité de Régulation des Transports (ART), to reject Groupe ADP’s 2026 airport user charges proposal for Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris Orly (ORY) and Paris Le Bourget (LBG) airports.
Groupe ADP’s proposal to adjust airport charges from April 2026 is limited, measured and necessary. The proposed 1.5 per cent increase is intended solely to ensure full cost recovery for services provided to airlines and passengers. The increase remains below inflation and well below recent rises in air fares in France, making it reasonable, proportionate and fair. ACI EUROPE warns that the decision risks undermining the financial viability of the Paris airports and their ability to invest in infrastructure, sustainability and capacity...
Paris Airports facing financial viability Issues - International Airport Review - 23 Dec 2025
