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Old 17th Nov 2015, 14:02
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philbky
 
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The aerodrome licence specifically states "The Aerodrome Licence, granted by the CAA, provides for Public Use of the Aerodrome and shall be available to all persons under equal conditions at all times when the aerodrome is
available for the take-off or landing of aircraft." There is a caveat: "Subject to the conditions of the licence nothing shall be taken to confer on any person the right to use the Aerodrome without the consent of the licensee." Presumably the caveat is being used to issue the NOTAMS.

This really is one for the aviation lawyers. The caveat states "subject to the conditions of the licence" but the primary condition is "shall be available to all persons under equal conditions at all times when the aerodrome is
available for the take-off or landing of aircraft."

It seems to me that there are two reasons being given for refusing diversions:

Lack of parking space

Lack of ground handling staff

The former may be a valid reason until one points out the arrangements made for the football finals and the licence makes no mention of parking or ground handling. The latter is an economic decision by franchisees. If their operation leads to the infringement of the licence, the airport should not be complicent in the way they operate.

Any lawyers around?
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