Even if they were moving they would not tell you before a public announcement. Like BMI not admitting my LHR-MME would need to be refunded as the route was gone or United taking GLA-IAD bookings for weeks after they knew it was axed. It doesn't work like that at all, emailing them is not a confirmation any more than your paid for ticket is a confirmation!! I've had that reneged on too.
Let's park the local rivalry for a bit please?