Originally Posted by
AirportPlanner1
You’re right, and the loss of Flybe would be far more damaging to the UK than Monarch. Flybe are pretty important for connectivity and by extension the economy of places like Exeter, Southampton. Someone like BMI Regional might offer core routes like MAN at high cost, but I doubt the range of destinations and frequency would ever be as good.
Could be opportunity for Virgin Atlantic to setup a short haul airline?