Airport duty-free shops want compensation as sales plunge

[CHIMO]

Airport duty-free shops want compensation as sales plunge
Last Updated: Monday, August 14, 2006 | 10:48 PM ET
CBC News

A company that runs many of the duty-free shops in airports across Canada says it will seek compensation for lost revenues because of strict security measures.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority imposed a ban on almost all liquids and gels in carry-on luggage shortly after an alleged plot to blow up commercial aircraft was uncovered in Britain earlier this month.

The restrictions have affected sales of duty-free alcohol and perfumes.

The Nuance Group, which runs duty-free shops in most Canadian airports, says sales are down almost 75 per cent. Spokesperson Richard Rendek says his company is seeking compensation.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2006/08/14/dutyfree-compensation.html

Ha ha!
Who would have thought of this. We never thought that it would hurt profits. But we want to keep the field level, so we will take all necessary actions to mitigate the risks that are faced by these brave and free competing corporations.

[MrPrax]

1. Oh poor babies...

They liked the part about having an exclusive license and no competition, but when the rules get changed, they demand compensation?

I am thinking that the boilerplate in their contract probably means they are 'out of luck' and ergo, their press release and public whining.

Are the car rental companies, airlines, caterers, travel agencies, etc also demanding that the public bail them out?