The planned for Lake District tourist (hoped for )effect was mentioned many moons ago in the early planning stage by myself..
So ,you are a couple from Essex who enjoy walking in the hills...so you book a flight from Southend to Carlisle( on certain days),Ehhmm then what?
excess baggage for boots,tents,equipment inc. gas canisters etc.,dog!, then actually getting to the the lakes..hire car?...public transport..not really..try it..
It would be a nightmare(and expensive)..sorry it doesn’t compute.
try driving...5 hours and having your car which is needed in this fantastic part of England.
Belfast and Dublin possibly,Southend..nope.
ps..airport would make a great logistics site for Stobarts though!