There was no big announcement last week re long haul routes. I wouldn't believe any of it until I see it (preferably landing).
MAN bosses are saving all these long haul announcements up so that they can amaze us by announcing 5 all at once.....probably in about 2009
The UK economy isn't going into decline! It just hasn't grown as much as was expected - apparently the recent cut in the base rate will help to solve this.