Ryanair again calls for sale of Stansted Airport
On Wednesday last, June 10, Ryanair again called for the sale by airport operator BAA of Stansted Airport and either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport after the BAA announced that traffic numbers had declined by 8%, 10% and 14% respectively at these airports since the start of 2010.
Commenting on the figures, Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara said “These declining passenger numbers provide further evidence of the urgent need to break up the BAA airport monopoly, as recommended by the UK Competition Authorities. Forcing these airports into separate ownership will lead to a more competitive environment, lower passenger charges, improved passenger services and the roll out of additional and much needed capacity at more competitive prices.”