Originally Posted by
RW20
Unfortunately for many years SOU management has focused on Flybe,this has had a detrimental effect on any potential airlines using SOU. Unless this changes there will always be limited scope for any airlines operating from SOU .Over the years many airlines have tried operating from the airport,but sadly without exception they have all pulled away,why you might ask?. The answer is simply that the Flybe hold continues to strangulate operations from the airport, ironically it continues to reduce services from SOU and the PAX numbers continue to decline!
So why would Aer Lingus apply for BOH slots it if was actually a cover for a SOU flight? Nice informative answer but it doesn't answer the question at all, unless you're implying Aer Lingus are trying to hide their intentions from Flybe/Connect?
I believe Aer lingus and Flybe currently have an agreement offering connections onwards through DUB, so I'm sure Flybe would be one of the first to know if this was about to change.