9.—(1) In Article 39(1)(a) the reference to the airport operator in relation to an airport shall be construed as including a reference to an associated company of the airport operator.N.I.
(2) Article 39(3), (5), (6) and (7) shall have effect in relation to any complaint against an associated company of an airport operator made by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) above as if any reference to an airport operator or to the airport operator concerned were a reference to any such company or to the company against which the complaint is made (as the case may require).