ezy733
Hi ezy
Last year we were discussing the possible establishment by easyJet of a relatively large base at Manchester since they had applied for a large number of slots. This was not based on rumours, but was in fact true - only easyJet did not get the slots that they had wanted.
In this case, I understand the Ryanair situation to be - if it is true - more of a case of using overseas based aircraft to operate into Manchester on a relatively small scale. MOL has always been eager (nay if not even gready, some would say)to accept a bargain and if, as has been intimated by Momentary Lapse, the airport has decided to revise its charging policy and make certain off-peak times very attractive, then I see no reason why FR would not dip their toes in the water.
It would appear that there may be other interesting route developments by other airlines however, after the debacle of last year, I will keep the confidentiality of reports I have seen as such.