Branson airline 'would relish Gatwick bid'

Richard Branson's airline, Virgin Atlantic, has said it would "relish" the chance to buy Gatwick Airport after heavily-criticised airport operator BAA put it up for sal today.

Richard Branson's airline, Virgin Atlantic, has said it would "relish" the chance to buy Gatwick Airport after heavily-criticised airport operator BAA put it up for sale today.

Spanish-owned BAA said it was beginning the sale process for the West Sussex airport "immediately" and that customers, staff and business would benefit from the decision.