BAA Confirmed to sell EDI
Oct 20, 2011, 2:26 pm
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GLA's expansion opportunities are greater than EDIs, and that is likely the main driver behind the sale.
I was surprised about the decision, and was expecting the opposite.
I'm in favour of scaling down BAA's property portfolio so that they can focus on Heathrow.
I was surprised about the decision, and was expecting the opposite.
I'm in favour of scaling down BAA's property portfolio so that they can focus on Heathrow.
Oct 20, 2011, 2:47 pm
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Oct 20, 2011, 2:49 pm
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...w-2373085.html
They are saying its only worth 500 million.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ae6f727a-f...#axzz1bMDLwbEq
They are saying its only worth 500 million.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ae6f727a-f...#axzz1bMDLwbEq
Oct 20, 2011, 4:47 pm
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Oct 21, 2011, 2:50 am
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It's well known that BAA ran GLA as the main charter and long haul gateway in Scotland while EDI was seen as the main European gateway. That is one of the reasons why the Competition Commissions found that the travelling public were not being served fairly.
I'm just glad the monopoly has been broken up. For GLA...one of the top conference centres in the UK not to have vital air links to the hubs of LH and AF really is a disgrace. All those services were encouraged to serve EDI instead.
I'm just glad the monopoly has been broken up. For GLA...one of the top conference centres in the UK not to have vital air links to the hubs of LH and AF really is a disgrace. All those services were encouraged to serve EDI instead.
Oct 21, 2011, 6:41 am
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The creation of BAA should never have happened in the first place! For decades the people of central Scotland and London have had to suffer from this monopoly. I'm just glad that there will be some competition between the owners now to (hopefully) attract some new carriers to serve a wider range of destinations. EDI has already got links the links to the big european hubs of LHR, FRA, CDG and AMS. A middle east link to a hub like DXB or AUH would be most welcome!
Feb 28, 2012, 3:17 am
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Just had an email from the BAA Worldpoints team - will only be able to collect and spend Worldpoints up until the 31st May 2012 at EDI. Can pre-book parking prior to that but that's the last day for collecting/spending. Shopping vouchers obviously still valid at other BAA airports.
Apr 23, 2012, 5:13 am
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Sold to the owners of LGW
BBC reporting that Edinburgh airport has been sold to the owners of Gatwick.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...iness-17814024
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...iness-17814024
Apr 23, 2012, 5:14 am
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BBC reporting that Edinburgh airport has been sold to the owners of Gatwick.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...iness-17814024
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...iness-17814024
Apr 23, 2012, 5:38 am
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Apr 23, 2012, 6:01 am
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EDI better price?
Think EDI will get a much better price than GLA because of the major terminal improvements; EDI is on the up with an Asian airline reportedly interested in coming there and a Middle Eastern one to come (Shame that GLA got Emirates......................
Apr 23, 2012, 6:02 am
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Apr 23, 2012, 6:28 am
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The new one works pretty well - but you do need to be on the correct airline to use it. So I'm not sure if that is an airport problem or an airline problem.