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Ash cloud fall out hits BAA
UK airport operator BAA has said the number of passengers using its airports fell in May because of continued disruption from the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud and the British Airways strike.
BAA concedes defeat in Heathrow third runway
BAA has formally conceded defeat in its campaign for a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport by withdrawing its planning application. The airport operator has also ditched plans for a second runway at Stansted following the election of the new government.
Ash cloud forces BAA numbers down
Airport operator BAA saw passenger numbers fall by a fifth in April, as ash from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull Volcano closed UK airports. The disruption continues to impact upon Europe, with airports in Spain, Germany, Italy, France and Portugal all intermittently closed over the weekend.
BA strike dents BAA recovery
The strike by British Airways cabin crew has stalled the recovery of BAA’s six UK airports. Passenger numbers in March fell 1.5 percent from February, with 200,000 passengers lost due to the two strikes. But Heathrow still managed to maintain its recovery by rising 0.4 percent year-on-year.
Government ordered to consult on Heathrow runway
The Department of Transport has been defeated on proposed plans to build a third runway at Heathrow, following a judicial review at the High Court in London. A judge has ruled the development cannot proceed until a second public consultation has been carried out.
Biggest ever drop in passenger numbers at UK airports
Passenger numbers at UK airports saw the sharpest drop since the Second World War last year, according to the latest figures from the Civil Aviation Authority. UK airports handled 218 million passengers during the 2009 calendar year, down from 235 million the previous year.
Challenging market sees BAA traffic fall
Traffic at all but one of BAA’s British airports fell over the last year, with only Edinburgh Airport recording growth over the period. However, monthly figures suggest the worst could be past for the Spanish-owned infrastructure giant.
BAA to retain UK airports following appeal victory
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has ruled BAA may maintain its present position in the UK market, quashing an earlier decision by the Competition Commission.
Watchdog vows to continue BAA break-up battle
The Competition Commission says it will continue its attempt to break up BAA’s airport portfolio, following a ruling by the Competition Appeal Tribunal that the forced sale of Stansted was unfair.
BAA warns of tough 2010
BAA has warned that it was facing a tough 2010 with Heathrow the only one of its six airports to register a rise in traffic. Its Scottish airports were badly hit by the collapse of Flyglobespan, as well as by adverse recent weather.
Glasgow airport gears up for 2014 Commonwealth Games
Glasgow airport has unveiled plans for a £25m expansion to boost capacity and improve passenger facilities ahead of 2014 when the city will be hosting the Commonwealth Games.
BAA agrees Gatwick airport sale
BAA has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Gatwick, the second busiest airport in the UK, to Global Infrastructure Partners for a fee of £1.51bn.