And like most people who live nearer NCL I would be prepared to pay an extra £10 each way for a flight rather than drive and park at MME!
Thomsonfly seems the best bet with no North East base as yet. FR are also eyeing both NCL and MME for a potential further base but have not made any decision. Either way MME needs a loco who can give them commitment and a daily schedule like EZY at NCL. WW's rotations are confusing for people like me and high frequency and good times are important to business travellers.
Saying that, NCL is getting very busy - especially in the summer; will they have enough stands!
I personally would love to see Thomsonfly at MME - especially if they offer destinations slightly different to EZY. For example, the NE have no loco service to AMS so that would be popular as would a route to Bordeaux or maybe Toulouse.
It will all come with time I'm sure!!