19 APRIL 2008, Page 26

T5 fiasco

Sir: I read with disbelief the profile by Judi Bevan of BAA chairman Sir Nigel Rudd (‘Facing the flak at Terminal 5’, 12 April). How can he say of Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways, and I quote, that he has nothing but praise for him. ‘I really admired the way Willie took responsibility for the problems and showed true leadership.’ To lavish this kind of praise on someone who admits responsibility for the incompetent fiasco that was the opening of Terminal 5, the full effects of which are yet to be felt, shows a breathtaking naivety. Where does Sir Nigel think the buck really stops?

Alan Irvine

London NW8