gate22 that's a very interesting question re whats happening with Ryanair or are they talking about axing the city routes? The latest controversy about the extention at the very least will only delay any possible extention and will FR put up with this?
Remember the ultimatum that LDY got extend the runway, we fill our plane or we are out....
Or what about Bmi, is the future of the LHR link for sure? If BA took bmi over would they be interested in the Belfast market after the previous losses, or would they use the slots else were and let EI feed the passengers into the LHR hub. (BA value the relationship with EI not just for DUBLHR passengers but also ORK and SNN)
I reckon that at least one of the 2 bmi or FR will vacate the city airport within the next 12 months..?