easyflyer,
It most definitely was I am almost sure..
An oxymoron if I ever saw one!
Let me guess, you don't travel regularly for work.
There are a large number of people who fly everyday for work. A large number of people who are so busy that they can't leave a bit earlier to get to the airport. Why do you think online check in is so popular?
You're being distracted from the issue you at hand. It's not about the business prospects of regional airports, it's the experience of the passenger.