Some good points Harbour but i doubt we will see any real growth in Long haul ever again at Manchester.....
The problems.....Well where do we start ?
Inability of the airport management to "fully" capitalise on the opportunities and that were presented in the past.
Inability of the airport management to fully invest and concentrate on Manchester. "Speculative" and ridiculous investment in East Midlands, Humberside, Bournemouth etc at the expense of Manchester itself !
Additional levies imposed by airlines that operate direct LH services, totally unchallenged, meaning it is actually dearer to fly direct from Manchester than London.
A deafening silence in terms of media or parliamantary relations when it comes to national airport debate/discussions - no voice no input !
Closure of once lucrative routes based on pressure from "other" airlines within the same global alliance, Qantas, Cathay etc etc
A perception by the media soaked up by "us northerners" that airports in the South East are the "be all and end all" when it comes to long haul international flights.
Result...Three underused terminals, a second runway which might as well be mothballed... and a cargo centre which is nothing more than a road transport transit hub !
Just a totally rubbish performance.
Merry Christmas !
