I think MAN could work for EI's new base. FlyBE is axing the old BaCon flight to MAD, so thats one route they could jump on! Add in some Eastern european routes and they could make money. They already have DUB and ORK flights, so they would have a/c / crew flexibility. I think they could also operate IAD (ex BD route), BOS, MIA, and SFO or LAX. BKK was supposed to be launched by TG, but hasnt materialised, so EI could jump on that too! EI talked about CPT ex DUB, but could also operate CPT ex MAN!