DJ6 -
is it possible that Easyjet might use some of their new LGW slots to fly routes currently operated by Flybe, albeit at a lower frequency given an A319 has double the seats of a Dash-8? IOM, NQY and maybe JER seem like possible candidates
Highly unlikely, I would think. EZY wanted the slots (for which they paid £20m) to increase existing frequencies and open up new, profitable routes. LGW to IOM, NQY & JER are unlikely to be moneyspinners for EZY due to competition, APD tax and limited catchments at the destinations.
The only benefit they have is that, as short routes, round-trips could be added (probably in the middle of the day) to utilize aircraft between longer sectors. Midday services are not of interest to the business community, especially on short routes, so even that is, I fear, unlikely