BAA lowers earnings hopes after volcanic ash
BAA, which is owned by Spain's Ferrovial, forecast that its 2010 adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) would be 946m based on its expectation of 85.2 million passengers passing through its airports.
BAA, which owns London's Heathrow and Stansted airports but sold Gatwick for 1.5bn in December, said the combined impact from the ash cloud, strike action, and winter snow is forecast to be 40m.
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Hide AdHowever, that had been offset by higher than anticipated passenger numbers at times when disruption wasn't taking place, passengers spending more at retail outlets and lower operating costs.
In a separate statement, BAA said its investment plan for Heathrow airport is expected to be within its original 5.1bn target.