I have to agree with Phil. They (someone) has invested millions of pounds into aircraft, yet have failed to invest the £100k or so in obtaining an AOC.
If I remember correctly that is how Easy Jet started.
That is correct, however, this was a completely different business model. Air Foyle completely ran the operation, with EasyJet selling the seats. Running an AOC is all about accountability. I fail to see where the accountability is with Blink. It's there own pilots, with there own ops, yet they are not accountable. As good a reputation as TAG have, I think they will find it difficult to demonstrate to the Feds that they have the required control.
No axe to grind by the way, just surprised that such a short cut can be made, with such investment going in. Notwithstanding the extra cost of piggy backing on someone's AOC. I am sure TAG are not doing for nothing. This will ultimately bring the cost per hour up, and make the mustang even less viable.