Regulation 11 Multi-annual agreements

This regulation applies where the system or level of one or more airport charges (and the associated quality of service) in relation to a regulated airport is determined for more than 12 months by or in accordance with an agreement between the regulated airport operator and all the airport users in relation to that airport (“a multi-annual agreement”).

Subject to paragraph (3), where this regulation applies the obligations which would otherwise arise under this Part do not arise in respect of the system or level of an airport charge (and the associated quality of service) for as long as they are determined by the multi-annual agreement.

The Secretary of State may direct any regulated airport operator in Great Britain and the Department for Regional Development may direct any regulated airport operator in Northern Ireland to consult in respect of the system or level of airport charges (or the associated quality of service) at the relevant airport where they are the subject of a multi-annual agreement.

Directions under paragraph (3) may include directions as to the matters to be consulted on and the procedures to be followed.

A regulated airport operator must consult in accordance with any direction given to it under this regulation.