Some good points there Constant Flyer. I always thought Bournemouth Airport did themselves a disservice but creating earth banks alongside the road. It creates a socially exclusive front and means locals feel alienated by not being able to see what goes in. Creating postive sentiment is part of social responsibility and trying to encourage the local market. Apart from it being so close to home I can't actually think of one reason why I'd fly from there at the moment. Being a local for nearly 50 years, and flying there from 1972 onwards, that's pretty hard to come to terms with.
I wonder if the management have actually thought of inviting some customers in for a discussion about the place?