Ryanair are also launching Shannon from BHX & increasing the frequency to Dublin (I think BHX will have more flights to DUB than EMA when this happens?) but it doesn't mean that RYR are looking to decamp down the M42.
Both EZY & RYR having masses of aircraft on order which they have to put somewhere & with the loss of BA Connect, Birmingham is obviously an ideal destination for both airlines.
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