This is all verrrry interesting!
TUI decides to set up shop at a UK regional airport in the budgie airline business.
Big business is usually quite canny, and I think they've spotted a ready-made site capable of great development in COV.
It seems they're just a tad taken-aback by the vociferousness of local nimby protests- but won't be put-off. So they buy the airfield as well! Just to be sure. Good move- they'll be paying landing charges to themselves!
I'm going to check The Times' website after this to look for confirmation of the story.
I haven't been to COV for months- how are they getting on with terminal buildings (-however temporary), car-park, etc?