Baby at EMA
Gayfriendly,
Would BMIBaby have moved back up the M42 if EZY had not have pulled out? Baby originally grew at BHX when FR grew at EMA. As far as I am aware FR and WW compete on very few routes ex EMA.
The gap left by BACON has never really been filled at BHX or MAN that also accounts for the route network holes such as LIS, FCO, VIE, ARN, OSL, TXL, MAD (OK soon to be filled, but not to suit business.)
I do agree that the gap between low fares and full service is narrowing all the time. The above mentioned routes don't suit large volume, daily departures by 320/737 types ex BHX or other regional airports. For this reason CGN will not work with a 737 too many passengers.
Rant over bed time now!
Daza