Phileas Fogg
You seem determined that CVT should not have any good news at all. You are apparently convinced that the proximity of other airports means nothing but a death-knell for the airport. EZY currently operate out of both Manchester and Liverpool, their proximity does not seem to be a hindrance. If you so wish, Coventry has good rail links with e.g. London, a ten minute taxi ride from the airport to station.
I remember when CVT was the busiest airport in the country for a short time each night. Perhaps the current owner is best advised to secure parcels traffic rather than passengers. That said however our family found it very much more convenient to fly from Bagington rather than the hateful BHX where you are not even allowed to drop people off without doing so at the long stay carpark.
IIRC Atlantic onced owned the airport, they sold to TUI who subsequently sold it on to the company that finished it. It is a pity that Atlantic had to sell it in the first place as they at least have some zip about themselves. I hope Sir P. makes a success of it if only to spite the nay-sayers.
If you had some of the positivity of your namesake, perhaps we would all be better off.