RE M.E.N.
"Andrew Cornish, the airport's managing director, spoke of his delight at the new routes, saying the destinations had 'significant demand' from the North West region"
What he should be saying is there is significant demand from what is by any measure Britains "second city" .....as well as the North Of England !
Although I guess we s/b thankful we didnt get the "Heathrow Of The North Quote"
PS...Hope the EK is sustained, as somebody with no love for MAG this is actually great news, and credit where credit is due, there cannot be many "second cities" served by the 380, so for a short time let us rejoice......!
Just hope its not a short-lived crew training service, eventually lost when they expand their network elsewhere.
....and yes surely a 4 a week cargo would work !