From a totally selfish point of view I am pleased that another operator is going to fly a MAN-HRG sector, because TCX have got a stranglehold on that route presently and can charge whatever they want. It was not surprising to see their prices raised as soon as XL went bump. Who can blame them? After all, business is business and they have grasped the opportunity.
We need to see someone other than TCX from Manchester. I own a property near Hurghada and am now having to travel to Gatwick (easyjet) or Glasgow (flyglobespan) to obtain reasonably priced flights. Even with fuel costs for my car, I am still saving up to £100/person.