Smoke and Mirrors Over Luton The fire that ravaged a multi storey car park at Luton Airport, forcing flight cancellations and stranding thousands of travelers, has been extinguished.
But the real blaze – one of bureaucratic expediency and potential profiteering – is still smoldering. In recent years, Britain's aviation sector has undergone significant consolidation and privatization efforts.
With the current deal set to expire in six years' time, Luton Airport's local authority owners are preparing to put the rights to operate the country's fifth busiest airport up for sale.