A NEW airline hopes it will be able to offer passengers flights at Carlisle Lake District Airport – and readers have shared their thoughts on the plans. Lakeland Airways is in the early stages of development, and chief executive and founder, Jon Davies, said the company hopes to offer flights to key cities within the UK and Ireland. It would then gradually expand further afield once fully established. And News & Star readers have branded the news fantastic , with many hoping the plans will go ahead. Ewan Cannon said: It would be great news for the area. Carlisle Airport is a fantastic facility, just waiting to be used to its potential.