The future of the FR base at BRS depends entirely on the new deal currently under negotiation. The timetable has been written assuming FR will not get the deal they want, part of the standard take our toys away, bargaining tool, see also bring more toys if you make us happy bargaining position.
The secondary issue is that now FR have received their last delivery there is no more expansion available. New bases and expansions will have to have aircraft sourced from current bases.
That explains the contradictory rumours. As always deal will be taken to the wire. No one really knows except the airport directors and those of FR.
Last edited by CheekyVisual; 18th Dec 2012 at 17:20.