7(1)In relation to any reference to which paragraph 6(1) above applies, section 44(1)(a) shall have effect with the insertion at the end of sub-paragraph (ii) of “and any course of conduct which, in its opinion, has been pursued by an associated company of the airport operator in relation to any of the matters specified in subsection (2)(aa) of that section and has operated, or might be expected to operate, against the public interest,”.E+W+S
(2)in section 44(4) the reference to the airport operator concerned shall—
(a)in the case of a reference or variation under section 43 relating only to a course of conduct pursued by an associated company of an airport operator, be construed as a reference to that company, and
(b)in the case of a reference or variation under that section relating to courses of conduct pursued by an airport operator and such a company respectively, be construed as a reference to both the airport operator and the company.