There is an intesting sub-plot developing here, surrounding the sudden interest in low-cost ops by the owners of EMA - Manchester Airport.
Could it be that one factor behind the recent developments is that a successful low-cost hub at EMA would potentially hinder a similar development at Finningley. Manchester Airport take c.25% of their punters from Yorkshire and are known to be nervous about the prospect of competition.
Representitives from MAPLC were certainly quick to point out the implications for Finningley of their actions, during the public enquiry last week.