A world class airport for a world class city and nation, our aspiration

Great news but challenges still ahead

So the worst kept secret in politics has happened and the Welsh Government has bought Cardiff Airport.

Of course there will be challenges ahead but is great to hear the First Minister  talking about short and long term objectives for the airport. It is also reassuring to hear Edwina Hart making the case that the airport is good for business and the Welsh economy.

These are all things we have been saying. We now need the people who sell Wales to go and sell it to new markets for business and tourism. We don’t just want outbound tourism we want inbound tourists like the Spanish that Vueling Airlines has bought in by marketing Wales as a destination.

We need the business community to tap into new markets to showcase their talents to new customers and invite them to Wales via Cardiff Airport.

Wales is clearly open for business, has an airport that is open for business and with new owners who have empathy for Wales – will become an airport we can all be proud of and use.

Remember that Welsh Passengers are only on loan to Bristol and we want them back!