Onlyxcrowle, it isn't exactly isolated, it serves a major conurbation which has a GDP larger than some European countries. The reason it has only recently taken off is mainly down to the change in ownership from the local authorities (whom appeared to often be seen to be working against it); to a private equity firm, who appear to be investing in not only a major overhaul of the facilities, but also into attracting new airlines who are also generating significant growth in passenger throughput.
To suggest that Bridgepoint should close LBA so that another private sector organisation can benefit is farcical. It was always the understanding that market forces should decide the future of airports in Yorkshire and the Humber, and they are working in favour of LBA. Ultimately it is the airlines that are free to choose where they operate from, and it would appear that LBA is their airport of choice.
Last edited by pug; 20th Aug 2013 at 00:43.