Well, this is precisely what I have been telling them for quite a while. However, the “extend the runway” faction are convinced that an extra 600 feet of tarmac is going to solve all their problems ! They are not alone; a similar group in Alderney (pop 1800) expect an extended runway to miraculously provide extra links, increased frequency & cheaper fares ! Some people do not seem to make their judgements on factual evidence. By all means build the runway, which will result in the odd larger aircraft charter flight; or, 1or 2 EZY schedules per day to Gatwick; & lose AUR in the process. Then, The States will have no certainty of control on the Gatwick slots (which was the rationale for purchasing AUR in the first place). The island has no money to do anything, basically, but it is expected that £20m+ will be available for the extension. Which world does this group live in ?