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Is clearly and obviously evident that when discussing Cardiff airport in terms of devolving APD
greater powers i.e. the puppet masters/lobbying groups of the Westminster politicians are playing a strong and covert hand in shaping Welsh policy.
Why is it that Wales hasn’t been able to devolve APD when Scotland and Northern Ireland have?
Could it be they are concerned that it would unleash Cardiff airport prospects and adversely affect nearby regional airport in England? Namely Bristol, Gloucester, Exeter Birmingham? Passengers would be inclined to travel to Cardiff to seek cheaper travel, more airlines would be inclined to set up shop at Cardiff? A win, win for Wales.
Cardiff has the potential in becoming a transatlantic hub, with the advantage of lengthier runway than Bristol.
The devolution of APD is desperately needed.