I have to agree with call100. I think MAN is a different kettle of fish. When EZY announced their GB takeover I think FR marked MAN's cards as a future base.
I would be surprised if MAN don't see a similar deal that has been announced at BHX before EZY start to expand at MAN.
Congrats to BHX and FR for finally seeing the airport needs the low fares airline if they are to reach their very highly set goals. I'm guessing that FR is sharing the MXP bound aircraft out amongst their new bases at BOH, BHX etc.
Who is next...MAN? From what we have heard today about BHX taking the deal from under somebody's nose then I'm guessing that is it for a few weeks!