FRA has got to be in conjunction with Lufthy, possibly operated by BMI regional, afterall aircraft is possibly just the right size for regional to hub route, but STN?? If AB aren't interested, FR has too much capacity and BE would jeopardise LGW who could it be?
ncleflights
I do know discussions are quite advanced on this one so here is hoping.
wonder if the powers that be are in discussion about anything else?