London
GSM
'....GSM could do LGW or even STN, but it doesn't fit their business model so that won't happen....'
Perhaps, but it hasn't stopped them trying something new from DTV before, i.e Jersey. They used to fly GLA-STN but they were competing directley with EZY and indirectley with FR, BD and BA. At least at MME they would hae a monopoly.
EASTERN
Landing charges were the official reason, but in reality the flights were operating with as little as 3 pax on board.