EasyJet: Can anybody comment on the *rumour* that certain destinations are "embargoed" from MAN as part of EZY's operating agreement with Liverpool Airport? If routes such as Madrid and Amsterdam were on a "protected" list it would explain some of the interesting route choices at the MAN base. If this is total rubbish then so be it, but the notion does feature in gossip around Ringway. Is anybody on here at liberty to confirm / deny?
I would guess as far as it could possible go is a gentleman's agreement as it would be against both UK and EU laws for the companies to sign a 'pact' concerning routes from the North West.
I think it is more of the former and also that they don't want to affect what is clearly a very good base for easyJet at Liverpool.