To win the terminal contract Sempra beat out five other energy companies.

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Mr Rothnie said easyJet had a contract with Luton Airport guaranteeing access to the old terminal for a set fee.

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During the term of that contract the airport was privatised and the new management insisted easyJet moved to the new terminal and paid higher fees, he claimed.

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