I have been reliably informed it is down to "lack of crew". That is some of the current batch of new f/deck are sat on their backsides awaiting their i.d cards to be processed by HR before line training ???
They might all get on line by end of August apparently ???
This " lack of crew/ time window " was a point made back in January, but since this point was the only voice of reason ...said person has now found self "surplus to requirements"...hence the new vacancy on Aviation Job search re Ops.
Still at least there will be a surplus of crews/airframes come Winter and with FR moving into MAN with 4 a/c...new bases in CWL and NWI could be in the offing on 50% contracts for those seeking a move south