Originally Posted by
stewyb
Because the extension will enable the airport to attract Airbus family aircraft and hopefully a LCC. Approval is the only realistic future and one I believe they will win!
I'm guessing you are referring to the same Airbus family LCC that have recently been undertaking many sale and lease backs on a number of their aircraft, downsizing bases across Europe and closing a UK base completely. I don't believe the above knight in shining armour is likely to come to SOU's rescue anytime soon, extension or not, SOU should be focusing on the likes of keeping Eastern, Logan and poss a Flybe2 interested.