According to their booking office, it's business as usual. "No problems....media have blown it out of proportion ...... we're not worried about our jobs..... etc..." BUT they're not prepared to put that in writing.....
Will they be saying the same thing this time tomorrow? I doubt it. And even if flights are ok today, what happens the pax who depart today?? Not a pleasant feeling to be heading off on hols with the stark reality that they are likely to be stranded.
Presumably there is a bond that will ensure that pax will get home.
It has been said some time previously that some flights were cx due to reduced load factors leaving people with an extended stay. Rumours like that, once started, are very difficult to shake off and it would not have helped them on their way.
It was a good opportunity for Manston and the area in general. It will be a shame if it is the final whistle.
Will anybody replace them? Probably not. Will there even be an airport, if PlaneStation are brought down....