Look, let’s stop arguing about CWL & BRS and which one is "better". BRS has a wider range of routes to offer than CWL, however CWL is attracting a lot of interest from ThomsonFly and also Jet2. Do not be surprised to see some possible announcement of services from CWL from one of these carriers. BRS has a beautiful terminal, something at the moment Cardiff does not have. However, there are also plans to build a rather large terminal at CWL.
Both airports will grow alongside each other and both airports create good competition on routes. My hypothesis is that BRS will continue to grow with EZY and also FCA. CWL will still grow, but their growth will be at a slower rate than BRS. CWL will achieve more long haul routes and also more niche routes. BMIbaby will not expand a great deal at CWL, but will remain here. Competition from another LCC such as FR, Jet2 or Thomson Fly could possibly happen in the near future..
As for EK..I believe they will choose CWL!
Don't forget CWL is getting a train service and a dual carriage way from the M4 to the airport, instead of the two lane 50mph road that is currently in place.
Regards,
Chris