Let me assure you mismanagement/apathy had alot to do with routes going and not being replaced.
There are obviously some on here who hate to see MME do well/grow.
What most tend to forget is that a pax operation is just one of many strings to the airports bow.
The whole of Teesside/Tees Valley is seeing investment at the moment so why cant the airport be in a position to take advantage?
Regarding subsidies get over it. Local government and national government give subsidies and incentives in many different industries. Why can't the mayor do it at the airport. As long as no laws regarding them are being broken.
if you want it at NCL or LBA lobby your local councillors or MPs. The Mayor put his manifesto out there and as far as I can see he was voted in on it and is trying to keep his promises!
The demand is there they just have to get the right fit.