Airport operator BAA will still have to sell two of its UK airports following a provisional ruling today by Britain's Competition Commission (CC).

One of Scotland’s main airports reopened today after overnight snow across many parts of the country forced its closure.

A planned strike by baggage handlers and check-in staff at Heathrow and Aberdeen airports has been suspended after a new offer on pay and conditions, it was announced today.

Competition chiefs are tomorrow expected to stand by their decision to call for under-fire airport operator BAA to sell Gatwick and Stansted Airports.