Originally Posted by
terrain safe
What is quite interesting is that all this talk of pass through to the airlines and CP3 etc is only relevant to NERL. NSL is run on a purely commercial basis, having to win contracts by signing agreements with other, external agencies, and having to sometimes compete with other companies.
Correct, NSL has competition which influences what it charges. NERL is a monopoly and its charges are regulated by the CAA. But the regulator looks at all parts of the NATS business and casts an especially keen eye for any cross subsidies as they're an absolute no no.
BD