People go there because it's convenient and there are flights.
Two pretty good advantages there
DSA needs to up its stake on convenience and routes.
So gamble even more money with little guarantee of getting it back?
The topography, the runway length etc meaning it's suitable for long haul and Cargo.
What real advantages does the longer runway give, especially for passenger ops?
And the Virgin rumour sounds like an urban myth to me - along with TUI moving all their long haul from MAN