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Strasser Scheme is a British initiative to waive landing fees payable by general aviation aircraft for landings resulting from genuine emergencies, diversions and precautionary procedures.[1]
A review of fatal accidents in general aviation, published by the CAA in 1997, concluded that the costs incurred by a pilot in case of a diversion were a contributing factor in their decision to continue a flight despite safety concerns.[2] The landing fees for a light aircraft can be as high as £1047,[3] and were typically payable in full regardless of the circumstances of the landing prior to the adoption of this scheme.
As of January 2022[update], only four airports remain which refuse to join the scheme, of 212 airports approached.[4][5] These are: Bournemouth Airport, Lydd Airport, London Luton Airport and Manchester Airport. Additionally, Stansted Airport, a former participant, seems to have ceased their participation.
Furthermore, Heathrow Airport, London City Airport and Gatwick Airport were never asked to, and did not ever, join the scheme.
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