Rumours are rife that BA are about to axe the NCL-LGW route, therefore would it not be sensible for the DTVA management to bust a gut to get another carrier to fly the MME-LGW route? Even though EZY or LS will probably take the route over at NCL, it's probably still a good idea for MME to try and get in there first, even though it would need to be a turboprop operator to avoid breaching the 'only bmi are allowed to fly jet equipment into London from Durham Tees Valley' agreement.
Also I would like to announce a new Yahoo! Group dedicated exclusively to Durham Tees Valley Airport, and to avoid breaking PPRuNe no advertising rule, I will provide the link without dots and slashes, therefore you will have to work out for yourselves where they go: httpgroupsyahoocomgroupdurhamteesvalleyairport
Regards,