Originally Posted by tio540
The taxpayer owns the airports, let them pay for maintenance and improvements, naturally. However then making a profit for investors, in addition, taxes the user/operator/passenger more.
I don't think you'll have much luck convincing Joan, a 31 year old single mother of 2 who never goes on a holiday that she should be paying higher council rates to keep an aerodrome open. The fact is that local councils will only do what they can do without upsetting the community.
Offer a vote next council election if people want the aerodrome sold off in return for lower rates and higher usage fees.
I know where I'd place my money on the outcome.
ElPerro.