I agree MANFOD
By way of example I assumed that the Southern build would be going full tilt by now based on the ground works which were started a few months back.
I assumed it was a case of building the units first similar to a shopping mall and THEN renting out.
That philosophy "may" seem naive as the build seems to be piecemeal as and when new tenants appear. Only the one unit has gone up.
All the more reason to ensure that ALL new entrants on the airline side succeed.
Joined up thinking or lack of it seems to be a running theme, Cathay are now only a few months from launch, other than Intu training staff to host Chinese spenders I would love to know what other initiatives are happening across the North Of England.
The emphasis thus far seems to be on punters heading East with a complete abdication of punters coming in the other direction !
Passengers wont just fall into our lap, although that seems to be the belief !