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Old 23rd Jul 2003, 04:42
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Buster the Bear
 
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So as a BAA shareholder, one could ask, "Which UK airports are subsidising the BeFly Eastleigh operation?" For sure, they are!

Seen this occur, in an uneven battle between Beds and Essex in the early 90's. One airport propped up via X subsidies from another more profitable. Westprick is in a similar battle now to Hurn.

Now subsidies are disguised as regional development aid, then it is was blatant cash on the table, or so it seemed?

Good to see Gwyneth on the case now! Too late mate, though! X subsidies will now have to go to pay for T5
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