Letter: Seize the chance

If BAA has to sell off Edinburgh airport as a result of the Competition Commission's ruling (your report 14 October), this would be the perfect time for Edinburgh council to buy it.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Oct 2010, 17:10 BST

Updated 15th Oct 2010, 21:32 BST

Municipal ownership and operation of the airport (combined in a holistic manner with that of the trams and buses that serve it) could lead to considerable benefits accruing to Edinburgh's citizens. At the very least, there would be only one body to complain to about any perceived deficiencies in operation.

JOHN EOIN DOUGLAS

Spey Terrace

Edinburgh