Unite Calls Off Strike after Reaching 2% Pay Offer
Airport workers that voted to strike just last week have now been offered a better deal in the pay dispute with airport operator BAA. Unite union is giving the new offer its backing and will give their members the chance to vote on it. Meanwhile, the impending industrial
by Bobby V-Jones August 18th, 2010
Heathrow Airport first to utilize full body scanners
BAA’s first of six UK airports to install full body scanners will be the Heathrow International Airport. BAA, the Ferrovial-owned operator which manages six UK airports, informed that the full body scanners will be installed first at Heathrow and will ...
by Neill Zerk January 6th, 2010
Stricter safety measures delay UK flights to US
UK travellers experienced flight delays after airport security was increased following the unsuccessful terrorist attack in the US. Passengers of Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester flights going to the US saw their schedules delayed for at least three hours. In Scotland, where lesser airlines fly to the US, delays were reported as
by Jennifer Jones December 30th, 2009
BAA expecting Gatwick to sell above valuation
Gatwick airport, which has been put up for sale, is expected to yield more than its appraised value of 1.64 billion pounds, despite the current slowdown in demand for air travel caused by global economic conditions, owner-operator BAA is predicting. “There is strong interest and we expect there to
by Dave Humphries January 9th, 2009
BAA predicts decline in passenger traffic
In previous recessions, air passenger travel numbers have declined, but the decrease in traffic that is predicted this time will be the first since the downturn experienced after the terrorist attacks in the US in September 2001. BAA, the operator of seven UK airports, is estimating that the number of
by Katy Davies December 25th, 2008
Quieter Christmas getaway this year
UK motorways, normally gridlocked during the busy Christmas holiday period, are quieter this year and airports are also reporting lower passenger numbers than during the festive period last year. Many Britons started their holiday break early this year, and for those who headed away from home, the journey was
by Dave Bess December 24th, 2008
Scottish holidaymakers cutting back on overseas Christmas breaks
Christmas breaks in the sun aren’t as popular this year with Scottish holidaymakers, according to figures released by airports operator BAA. Friday was expected to be the busiest day for travel at Scottish airports since the summer, with passenger numbers of around 53,000 anticipated. BAA, the operator of Aberdeen, Edinburgh
by Darren Robinson December 22nd, 2008
Gatwick expansion possible alternative to Heathrow third runway
Building a second runway at Gatwick Airport is emerging as a possible alternative to adding a third runway at Heathrow. A confidential BAA memo has reportedly suggested that Gatwick’s capacity could be increased from 45 million to 80 million passengers annually. Approximately 67 million passengers used Heathrow Airport last
by Dave Smith December 19th, 2008
Edinburgh Airport sale not likely to improve competition
According to the managing director of Edinburgh Airport, there is no justification for the Competition Commission to force its sell-off by BAA. A recent report issued by the Commission indicates that it’s all but certain that BAA will be required to sell three of its seven UK airports, including Edinburgh. Gordon
by Charlotte Fellows December 18th, 2008
BAA may appeal forced sale of UK airports
It is expected that the Competition Commission will reject BAA’s lobbying efforts to retain ownership of Heathrow and Stansted airports in London as well as its three airports in Scotland. The watchdog is expected to publish its "provisional decision ...
by Jamie Barnett December 16th, 2008
Airlines demanding BAA explanation about Gatwick closure
British Airways and easyJet, the two major airlines operating from Gatwick Airport, are demanding an investigation into the closure of the airport’s runway due to weather conditions last week. The failure of the airport operator to de-ice the runway on Friday morning led to hundreds of flights being delayed,
by Dave Smith December 15th, 2008
BAA faces poor service penalties at Stansted
BAA, the owner-operator of Stansted airport, is facing the possibility of having to pay financial penalties for poor service levels at the airport. The operator could be required to pay airlines rebates of as much as seven per cent ...
by Katy Davies December 10th, 2008