Originally Posted by
ATNotts
Could be interesting if that's the case, since it gives Flybe a chance to steal a march on them, supposing they start in late March.
I don't see that to be the case... All Emerald's BHD routes are currently flown by Aer Lingus and BA Cityflyer, if the changeover to Emerald operating is delayed then I'm sure they wont leave any of those routes vacant. The A320/E190 operation will be extended, or they'll find a suitable interim solution, including wet leasing from Emerald's Irish AOC. IAG will not leave any gaps in their Belfast network, after all the work they've done in the last 2 years establishing themselves as the dominant force at BHD.
No gaps for flybe 2.