It wasn't me who was calling for the DXB route but several press releases by CWL themselves have been banging on about this and NYC for years now. What I was trying to say was if they are so keen, why haven't they made progress not only there but in getting atleast a Paris or German or even Italian service. I mean even Norwich and Coventry have a Paris route and I don't think you would need a sparkling terminal or massive renovation to make that route viable. If small airports like that can support it, why can't CWL?
Also, why is there a lack of change in the terminal itself, didn't abertis promise millions to help upgrade the airport's facilities including a new multi-storey car park?