Originally Posted by
mmeteesside
I believe (could be wrong) that the slots applied for the summer season were to come out of BA's portfolio, former Flybe slots held for domestic routes until recently. Just because Eastern weren't awarded any of their own doesn't mean it won't happen. As it turns out it's probably not going to be starting as advertised on 6th July. Oddly there's been no mention of the Southampton route starting which is still bookable as I post this.
All slightly confusing as Eastern had announced SOU - DUB to start 23/07 but this is still not bookable and no mention on social media for weeks!