Newcastle has been left behind for a few years now.
Look at the recent growth of edi and man and even lgw!
As for Jet2 new base at BHX starting with 4 aircraft.
I think that people are wanting holidays and the whole of the U.K. Market hasn't gone back to the 2007/08 levels yet.
It's not all doom and I hope your wrong with the big rise and bust as per 2007/08!!