...point taken, but why also invest in HUY, BOH etc, how much have these ridiculous investments which are not core to Manchester and its NWest shareholders actually cost ?
Well BOH is having 45m spent a on a new terminal, apron extension, new runway overlay, CATIII ILS, AGL, and IRVR. Bargain I say. And why because that sort of investment at Bournemouth will make more money for the MAG Business. Bournemouth has a huge potential not just as a "commercial" airport but as an airport that serves all types of aircraft such as training schools, biz jets, etc. Then there is the Industrial Parks, the largest in Dorset, all the proceeds go right back to Manchester. So that's why these "ridiculous" investments are made.
And for you information Bournemouth was given free to Manchester by National Express when they bought East Mids.