Antwerp to London
Don't forget Cityjet reduced capacity on the flights between Antwerp and London City since the start of this summer season.
They reduced from two early morning flights to just one. This creates a shortage of capacity at this time of the day. Also tickets are very expensive for this flight and not everyone is willing to pay this premium.
The capacity on the late morning and early afternoon flights remained the same.
For the evening flight to LCY, the capacity has been too small for long time. Flights often full with Cityjet. So extra capacity at this time of the day is welcome.
Only during the weekend capacity might be too big...
Combine this with a bigger focus for Flybe/Stobart on leisure passengers and cheaper tickets. Return tickets for 70 Euro from ANR to SEN is a little cheaper than Easyjet from BRU to LGW (72,70 Euro) and Eurostar from Brussels to London (88 Euro). BA from 122 Euro and Brussels Airlines from 143 Euro...
If they advertise this route well at both ends to make sure people are aware of this service, I think this route might work well for Flybe/Stobart.
Wish them good luck with all new services.