Seeing as BAA have stated that the 'new' East terminal (old terminals 1 and 2) will not be ready for the 2012 Olympics, this would be a perfect opportunity for Manston and an airline to step in and establish themselves. There are going to be alot of people and things to be moved in the S/E over the next 4 years, and as long as the infrastructure is efficient to get into London, this could be the making of Manston. It may well be worth investing in improving the infrastructure for this event, as it would certainly be paid back over the next 4 years, then you would have an airport which would finally realise it's potential. And maybe Thanet's potential.