FRAstn,
Well if STN is to massively expand as the Govt have intimated it needs money now that the bail outs from LHR full fare airlines reaped by BAA have ran out.
Easy and Ryan Air are not going to bring you much money in, so thats 90% of STN current flights catered for.
So where does it come from..Freight yes STN does quite well, but under the MAG group now will probably be drip fed new freight flts as sure MAN will now get first shout.
MAG are not going to throw money at STN for the likes of a 2nd runway (as the Govt and Boris hope) unless it brings in lots of dosh from big full fare airlines .
Oh and your right Fly Be are far more low cost that full fare !
Nigel