FS were and are rapidly expanding. I was one of the lucky few to help start up the BE contract and after that very quick notice period, i believe FS could take pretty much anything passenger services wise.
If they did get the monarch contract, it sure is a biggie and i believe they could do it with the cracking team they have. (Especially BE team! Whoo!
) Yes the ramp maybe lacking a little..but dont forget its still early days for FS doing handling! Its probably a way of testing the water a little instead of piling in all guns blazing. Sensible option imo.
I really do hope they get the ZB contract as it opens up a new challenge for them all. Good luck!