Newly restructured Stobart Group is in talks with up to 50 airlines to begin flying out of the firm’s Southend airport, according to chief executive Andrew Tinkler.
While he declined to name any of the airlines in discussion with Stobart, Tinkler stated that the firm was speaking to “all the airlines across Europe”, adding: “All of those airlines would potentially fly through Southend.”
So "speaking to airlines" becomes "discussions" becomes "in talks with....." It's funny how things can be spun!!