Additional capacity and quality is key to any changes to BAA
20/08/08 | 11:27
Commenting on the Competition Commission's recommendation that BAA sells some of its airports, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
"We're supportive of measures which aim to improve the passenger experience. Businesses are heavily reliant on air travel and at present they are not receiving the level of service required. Increasing competition in the market is a key tool in improving this situation.
"However, we must not lose sight of the need to maintain Heathrow as a global hub. The Commission's proposals must be considered in tandem with essential expansion at Heathrow.
"It is also vital that the the Planning Bill is successfully implemented. Without planning reform and the creation of the Independent Planning Commission, any potential new operator of the UK's airports will be constrained in their attempts to add capacity and quality."
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Fiona Cunningham
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Notes to Editors:
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.