I could see these slots being better utilised for somewhere like DSA which currently lacks a domestic operation where flybe are currently only flying from BHD, or maybe their new base at CWL. EMA simply doesn't have the market for two low-cost airlines on the EMA-Scotland routes, though flybe are a very competitive airline, so if they did arrive, I could see them really kicking bmibaby into shape. The two airlines co-exist I suppose up the road at BHX with their own business models, so it's probably worth watching.
A-Net also suggesting Eastern's ABZ route not doing too well. Is this the cost of the tickets or is the market just not there? I could see WW doing very well with a twice daily flight (one early morning, one early evening) on this route like we're doing at BHX.