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MPs want end to BAA monopoly
MPs want end to BAA monopoly
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2008
By:
Tom Clarke
A report by MPs concludes that BAA's monopoly in running UK airports.
Could it be the begining of the end for the controversial body which runs most of Britain's airports?
BAA stands accused of a "mismanagement of resources" by an influential group of MPs who say that the company's monopoly is unnecessary and that ending it would benefit both airlines and passengers. BAA rejects the charge.
But what does it all mean for the millions who use Britain's airports?
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