Hey BHD2BFS; we can wish, I would be delighted to see a Belfast Cork route come back, though Aer Arann saw the number plumet on 2 daily ATR before going to 1 daily and I just cant see it happening, though it would be very convenient for me and my colleagues. The Manx2 accident doesnt create good vibes for people about flying between Belfast & Cork in what the ordinary man on the street would term 'small planes'. I realise that this doesnt seem to have an impact on Manx2 IOM route.
I agree Aer Lingus regional on BFS EMA, CWL and BHX would be a good match, though not sure Aer Arann would want to compete with Flybe as they would see them as a strong rival.
Does anyone remember Aer Lingus operating a charter between Kerry and Belfast on 735s in the mid 90s?? I vaguely remember but not sure how long that went on for....
EI-BUD