DILLTHEDOG,
As far as im aware, Ryanair are planning on basing 1 aircraft to BOH to begin with, with the option of bringing another one in later in the summer. (As per last year) The other option for ryanair is to use BOH as an outbound leg from one of their other europeon bases. Which personally I think will be the better option for Bournemouth. Possibly being the catalyst to allow another airline to base at Bournemouth.
Yes, The marketing manager is facing a up hill battle, burt having personally met the man, there could not be a better candidate to turn Bournemouth's fortunes around. BUT its not an over night fix. It will take time.
Untill then if everyone at BOH stays positive, works together and works hard, I have no doubt in my mind that BOH will become a super successful regional airport. We should stop all this SOUTHAMPTON vs BOURNEMOUTH Malarchy. Each to their own niche.
Hope all had a good christmas, All the best for 2011.
PP.