Yes the loads were kind of quite high in the NQY leg and a J31 be ideal for that route too, a lot of guessing and wishful thinking for some destinations so fingers crossed it will all be announced next week.
NQY-CWL-NQY loads were awful. IOS couldn't even make it work, and they are well known in the Southwest area. NQY-MAN-NQY was what the route was for.
I'd be careful what you wish for. If Links start up GLA, do you really think another operator will come back to the route with someone already on it? Albeit a J31, the route couldn't sustain a 50 seater aircraft, never mind a 50 seater + 19 seater. Prices will be sky high.
T3 do well with J41 on NCL/ABZ, but they have a reputation and customer base. Linksair don't.
I wish them all the best with whatever comes out of this, but hopefully it's a niche route that will do well for Linksair and not scare off another operator on a route that "should" be operated by a bigger aircraft.