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British airport chiefs to face House of Commons Transport Committee

London, UK - Following the air disruption last December

The boss of BAA Heathrow have faced today the House of Commons Transport Committee to answer questions about the airport chaos caused during the snow in December. Shortly before Christmas thousands of passengers were left camping out overnight in the terminal buildings as the airport struggled to clear the snow. Also to face the committee will be representatives from Gatwick airport, Glasgow...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1126717
Rome, Italy, 03/08/2011 17:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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