Surprised this hasn't had more discussion as "other" airports in the UK are apparently in the frame !
Catalan government confirms Emirates' interest in Barcelona hub - ch-aviation.com
I'm still staggered that there is massive hype about HS2 etc see below
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co....scheme-8065063
....when we have a potential asset such as Manchester Airport in situ already that fails to hit any markers in terms of national influence or indeed local if one considers the chamber members for Blackburn !
Will the Airports management EVER start translating its success in terms of new routes onto a national agenda ?