PhenoMANon
MAN really is a phenomenon on the European air transport scene. With no patronage by the National Government and minimal involvement of the Flag Carrier the airport has a remarkable volume of traffic, airlines, and destinations on an increasingly global scale. DUB (with both Government and Flag Carrier patronage) does very well to the USA but is way behind MAN going East. Then look at Lyon, France's second city - two long-haul destinations, Dubai and Montreal, not even a service to New York.