This really isn't looking good for SOU. Assuming Flybe in some form stick around there will just have them and Aurigny as year round operators, with a few EZY flights in the winter and Volotea charters in the summer. A real shame to see, because 18 months ago or so it looked like the airport was finally starting to succeed to diversifying it's airline portfolio. Is the reason for Aer Lingus pulling out known, I assume it was just lower than expected passengers or yields? While certain posters on here particularly enjoy pedalling the tired 'no one wants to fly from BOH' line, they have attracted a new airline and notable growth from the two main carriers despite it's own significant access limitations.
I do hope we see some indications of the runway extension being utilised later in the and that some of the rumoured Wizz or additional EZY flights come to fruition, otherwise a lot of money is gonna be going straight down the drain!