Couldn't agree with you more Stick-man!
The first time I used Liverpool a few years ago, I was astonished to discover that my car parking fee (for a long weekend) was more than twice the price of my EZ return ticket to Nice.
I pointed this out to Stelios and complained to Peel Holdings - but being a mere, well, Paxman - I was of course ignored.
I've continued to use Liverpool only very reluctantly (irritated too by their often un-announced and seemingly unnecessary roadworks) so I'm delighted to see that Manchester is succumbing at last to low cost airlines. About time!
I just hope that Baby doesn't merely fly to Palma, Barcelona, Nice, Belfast and all the other boring destinations...