Originally Posted by
oapilot
Alternatively, why would Flybe go against Emerald. Ownership is academic - Flybe are owned by venture capitalists. I don’t see Emeralds owners are in this for something to do in their spare time.
Also don’t forget these are really IAG routes from Belfast.
Currently operated by Emerald Airways, previously operated by Stobart Air, and after their demise jointly by Aer Lingus mainline and BA Cityflyer pending Emerald getting going. Emerald and Flybe’s ownership are secondary to the fact that it’s a franchise operation for Aer Lingus that pre-dates the formation of Emerald.