AVIATION SYNTH
Competition, capacity & market structure

Oxera study finds competition and airport capacity affect fares more than airport charges

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 98%

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What happened

An Oxera study commissioned by ACI Europe finds that airline competition and airport-capacity utilization have a larger reported relationship with ticket prices than airport fees.

Why it matters: The findings suggest that reducing airport fees may not automatically lower fares; market competition and scarce airport capacity appear more consequential in the study’s calculations.

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