Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
It's a trade show. The air display is just a small part.
There has been massive investment in the infrastructure at Farnborough, particularly in recent years, to support the business part of the event. There is no comparable airfield in the UK that could take its place.
That's true but it's also been the public "face" of the Aerospace industry in the UK for generations
By treating the public badly (and charging a fortune) the business is sending a very negative message to its natural supporters. These are the people with VOTES - if they give up on us then we have only ourselves to blame if and when the politicians ignore or actively act against our interests and concerns.