EasyJet claims Gatwick charges hike unlawful

17th March 2009

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The low-cost carrier said the ruling would cost it 46 million pounds ($64.6 million) in extra fees over five years.

The claims emerged on Tuesday at the start of a high court battle between EasyJet and the CAA, which regulates Britain's airports network.

The case is likely to run for the rest of the week, with a ruling expected within two months. A CAA spokesman said the regulator would "vigorously defend our decision", referring to the original ruling on prices in March 2008.