Wycome: Both good points. It would be interesting to know if calls are made by the airlines in respect of the lack of action by SOU (and the lost income they are regularly incurring as a result). Also, what was behind the brief flirtation with a base at BOH. Maybe a wake up call to SOU? If it was then nothing has happened.
In terms of the MD, I probably am jumping to conclusions and you are right he could be powerless. However, when someone has held senior positions for a decade and cannot point to any significant improvement under his helm then I think it is fair to ask questions. Just my view of course.