Flyer55,
FR only has 5 or 6 routes out LGW so not really a threat to them.
I am convinced EZY will do their best to kill them in LGW by having very low prices on the same routes.
EZY has big cash reserves and no annual losses so far and 40 planes based there. Can Aer Lingus afford that with poor loads in BFS and longhaul route cuts in DUB?
I don't think so it is doomed to disaster unless they find routes no one else fly on. If they do, how long before EZY and other operators are on these routes too. I wish there was space for all airlines in this world and that they all will all do well. Unfortunately I think you will be dissappointed to see them shutting down the LGW base again within 2 years maximum.