Originally Posted by
SWBKCB
What makes you say that it's the lack of investment etc that has deterred operators?
I would have thought that is self evident, the airport's operational capability has stagnated. Airlines that used to operate small turboprops, ideal for SOU's runway have either gone out of business, rationalised their networks or upgraded to jet equipment that SOU cannot handle with commercial loads.
If lack of investment was not part of the problem why would the airport operator be seeking planning permission to extend the runway and upgrade it's stand situation. Albeit belatedly.