Heathrow route under threat over airport charges
29.11.07
The future of the only flights between Leeds Bradford Airport and London has been questioned. Sir Michael Bishop, chairman of airline bmi, which flies between Leeds Bradford and Heathrow, has said airport charges are an issue that need to be resolved in order to maintain the service.
A letter from Sir Michael to Michael Goodwin, chairman of Leeds Bradford Airport, lists a series of concerns regarding the Heathrow flights. In it he says: 'Airport charges are a big percentage of the cost base of any short haul route and remain higher at Leeds Bradford than at any other airport in our network. These fees will need to drop significantly in cash terms for the service to remain viable.'
'We note that the airport has been recently sold at a premium and its new owners will be keen to re-coup their investment. We did write to the financial advisors handling the bid process making them aware of our requirement to pay considerably less if the service was to be maintained.'
Sir Michael was responding to a letter from Mr Goodwin, expressing concerns that the connection may be under threat due to the knock on effect of increased charges at Heathrow. The issue is to be discussed at a Leeds Bradford Airport Consultative Committee meeting today.
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