BAA ‘doesn’t want open warfare with Ryanair’

BAA chief executive Mike Clasper said yesterday that the British airport company has no intention of declaring “open warfare” on Ryanair.

Speaking to shareholders at BAA’s annual meeting, Mr Clasper said that the High Court proceedings it had issued against the airline were the last resort after prolonged discussions.

Mr Clasper added that he had discussed the issue with CAA, the regulator, and they had agreed that it was BAA’s right to take action.