LTNman
In fairness, LDY DO want to extend the runway. Thus it's not completely outrageous for FR to plan to use 738s there.
Having a runway that could accommodate a wider variety of aircraft could help them attract competitors to MOL perhaps. It's just that the locals are revolting (last time I was in Derry they were chucking rocks at the peelers) and thus planning is delayed.
Same way airlines are buying A380s but know some judge could block an airport rebuild to accommodate them on environmental grounds - it would still probably cost more to wait and see!
Finally, I'm sure 732s are a bit more of a racket on the ears than the 738s, so maybe they should put up with the extension
