Going over old ground
Dont you just love these DTV threads? same old same old. The truth is the airport will never make the big league.It never did.Never will.
The truth is the industry(aviation and country)is in such a mess that any developing airports and I include DTV in that will struggle to make their mark,no matter how good the management or will is.
DTV has always struggled in the shadow of Newcastle and with Leeds recent Ryanair developments-always will.
Truth is there are no airlines out there willing to 'develop' an airport.The costs are too high and the risks too great.
Teesside people have shown they will support limted holiday traffic,but schedules ?? Never.
Metro is a red herring in a catch 22 situation.What comes first 50 people per train or a flight for them to join?
Not sure what the future holds for airports like DTV,Coventry ,Humberside and even Carlisle which has today announced plans for development.They in my opinion are in the same boat-someone(Stobbarts?)is going to loose an awful lot of money there!!
The future of DTV may be come clearer in november when a major announcement is to be made over direction and staffing.
Fingers crossed!!!!