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Airlines are looking to BAA for compensationFive days of disruption causes massive loss of revenueAugust 2006Three of the biggest airlines are uniting and will be calling on the British Airports Authority to cough up some of the £250m of costs airlines are estimated to incurred since the current security crises began. The three airlines are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and easyJet. BMI British Midland may join the others and Ryanair said it had called onthe Department for Transport to cover some of its costs. Five days of disruption at major UK airports have resulted in a drop of around 20 per cent of flights with an estimated loss to the industry of around £50 million a day, resulting in an estimated collective loss of around £250 million. A spokesman for BA said that it was likely that the airline would be asking for help from BAA and BA cheif executive, Willie Walsh has said that he was unhappy with the way BAA had dealt with the crisis SAVE up to 60% at 23 Gatwick hotels, room only or including parking. Stay the night and park for your trip - it can be cheaper than parking alone. Select your dates below & click for a quote or call 0871 360 2284 quoting ref. WZ239. Pre-book to guarantee your booking at the best price.
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