I have been wondering whether the Flybe deal will end, and whether Stobart will seek to continue the SEN operation under the EIR brand instead. While I agree there is less of a case now for maintaining the E195 routes, although there are a few bits that don’t replicate new EZY and FR routes and I believe there are some opportunities that could be exploited, the ATR operation is a bit different. On the face of it it seems to tick over quite nicely, and fills a bit of a niche that can’t easily be replicated at other London airports and that larger aircraft don’t suit. This of course was supposed to be another advantage of SEN.
I’m doubtful Cityjet could step into the EIR operation imminently l as they don’t really have appropriate aircraft.