See also an interesting story about the arrogance and smugness of Rex

Re “Airport shows alarming trend”, 27 jan 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012
Posted By Harry Van Den Berg

There is no need for expensive feasibility airport studies to find the reason for the continuing decline in numbers.

The answer is obvious. So long as there is no competition from other airline operators the numbers will continue to decline as the airfares continue to rise. By any comparison the airfares are far too high (minimum one way is now $100). International visitors in particular those coming from Europe must scratch their heads at these price levels and people from the mainland certainly will think twice before they decide to visit the island for a short stay.

The lack of competition is a direct threat to the tourism industry and the health of the economy of KI.
To find a solution is no easy task but facilitating in one way or another for other airline operators to fly to the island must be a priority.
Obviously, all the above also applies to the ferry transport.