At this point in time, the IOMG doesn't have much time, and doesn't seem to have too many options. So perhaps we need a short term fix, while a longer term solution is worked up.
I know that not everyone is a fan of EZY, but surely the short term answer, is for IOMG is to try to persuade easyJet to inject extra seats into the LPL market for the coming 3/4 weeks, while a more sustainable, longer term, solution is found. With the wider impact on their bookings, and taking into account their scale, surely EZY could inject 300-500 seats a day into that route, fairly easily?
No issues setting up a website, crew base, etc. They could be ready to go by Monday.