Easyjet @ MAN have never used airbridges unlike GB Airways. It can speed up boarding by not using them but it's not really a cost cutting exercise. There are many airports across the network where Easyjet routinely use airbridge equipment.
Boarding time is hugely speeded up if you can use front and rear doors instead of just one with an airbridge attached. Few airports have airbridges that can reach the rear doors - seem to remember that AMS has / had some which were cantilevered out from the pier over the wing.
anyone know when the T3 apron expansion will actually start? I'm thinking with Easyjet expanding, will it be needed pretty soon?
Are they planning another one? The eastern extension of T3 apron which opened I think earlier this year is hardly used during at least during the day. Is it busy there at night?
Suzeman