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Why all this waffle about low cost and routes etc.....
Forget the past and who tried what. I am sure every airline has looked at every airport in Britain several times for potential bussiness. The clear lack of interest by the airlines with Humberside is that they do not see viable routes. They are the ones that have been to school and leaned about the bussiness. If they all show no interest then pehaps they are correct in thinking Humberside is best left to charters.
Instead of hundreds of posts of what could happen and the size of the catchment area etc.. why not try and sell Humberside for what it is and its advantages.
Easy to get to. Ample parking that is not miles away. Personal friendly service by the Airport staff as they are not overwelmed like larger airports.
Forget catchment areas, I will always choose a quiet airport if I can, no strees no fuss and easy life.
Away from the terminal,
I notice serveal exec jets using the airport. Ease of access etc.
This includes exec jets available at Humberside.
There are several flying schools
A busy heliport, and now blue light airways.
Cargo - several dedicated cargo flights each week flying in fish.
Eastern Airways headquaters and main maintenance base.
New hangars being built for more aircraft maintenance.
Specialised maintenance available to ex-military jet trainers.
In summary if the airport was not viable then I would have assumed all activity would have ceased ages ago. If the Management of the Airport want to grow the airport it is up to them. I as someone who is emplyed at the airport enjoy it for what it is, not what some think it should be.