The other factor is that pilot resignations in the regional bases have apparently been a lot lower than at points such as MAN, BHX, SOU where there are lots of other jobs on offer or jobs on offer nearby (LHR in the case of SOU). I would think a crew base at NQY will be quite attractive and will help them retain pilots for longer, given the significant numbers apparently leaving from other bases, mostly to go to BA, TUI and Jet2.