After almost three years without any news (other than cuts), after that Manchester - Alicante which launched 29 September 2008, I wonder if easyJet will have short-term plans in Alicante.
A special case is the connection between Alicante and Rome. The route has never been operated and is a unique business opportunity for easyJet.
Especially after the conflict between Alicante airport authorities and Ryanair, I think "it's good fishing in troubled waters". For Ryanair, Alicante has always been a gold mine. Clearly when they don't close all routes in winter.
Sorry for this off topic.