Originally Posted by
LGS6753
According to ACL, Flyr, SkyUp and Sky Express have applied for S22 slots (136, 186 & 150 respectively), and have been placed on the waitlist. Due to upgrading of aircraft types by Wizzair (A320>A321) and EasyJet (A319>A320), I suspect they are unlikely to be successful within the new 19m pax cap.
In addition, Ryanair, Blue Air, Wizzair, EasyJet, Sun Express and even TUI requested additional slots - most were refused.
If Flyr were to be successful, I'm guessing that would open up routes to Oslo, which is their main base.
Interesting, as the airport doesn't have a good track record with flights to Scandinavia. easyJet have tried Stockholm and Copenhagen with little success and Wizz Air tried numerous locations in Norway about two years ago before COVID (including Oslo), and these were also pulled.
Sky Express is an interesting one, as the Greek carrier are already operating flights between Heathrow and Athens.
Despite Wizz Air moving the Luton to Athens route to Gatwick, Ryanair continue to operate and Sky Express' other hubs in Heraklion and Thessaloniki are already pretty well served by easyJet and Wizz Air.