Thans to PPRuNE RADAR for clearing that up. I was refering to ATC unit management who dictated the level of service to be provided in Class G airspace in the Scottish AOR.
I can't explain why some Easyjet flights operate DCS - BLACA with a RIS but cannot operate BEL - DUB with the same service.
I can only assume that Easyjet have a different rule for Newcastle operations. To get to Belfast there is no route between NEW and the edge of CAS in the vicinity of Carlisle, then via DCS W911D IOM L10 for Belfast. To fly between Newcastle and Belfast and remain inside Controlled or advisory airspace for the whole route would involve flying via POL and WAL. This routing would obviously eat in to the profitability of the route. L602 via TLA is also a non starter as the base of CAS in the vicinity of NEW is 195(205 fromthe 17th)
TUTH