Cvt-bhx
The main difference here between the Manchester Liverpool and Blackpool debate is the distances involved, none are about 12 miles.
The main infrstructure at these other airports is already in place, not so at Coventry.
As regards supermarkets etc that is not similar at all, and yes they are regulated.
The burning question is do you need another airport wishing to offer the same services as one 12 miles away. The sensible answer in this day and age has to be NO.
As I said in an earlier post this is all down to local pride and not common sense. Call BHX BCI Birmingham Coventry International.
On the subject of Birmingham exerting its influence over Coventry I dont think so and I could list numerous major companies that have folded or left the area. Both cities have had it hard as well as alot of others in the UK.
You will be talking about putting guards on the A45 next.