fldutchman - Jet2 are about to start a recruitment drive for cabin crew for their NCL base so this suggests busy times ahead for them. The rumour is that the long haul experiment for them will be from NCL.
On the EZY front I wouldn't be suprised if the two lost aircraft were not returned next summer. I know ive said it before but they don't seem to interested in expanding services from NCL - folks this is not been negative simply looking at the evidence provided by EZY.