Saudia. Was I imagining it or did I read here that Saudia were going daily in the Spring with a B789? Also in the dim and distant past I recall them 'seriously considering' Riyadh. Any truth in this?
All names taken, I'm sure you are right on the first, although of course there is a huge difference between "may go" and "are going" and I don't recall the context.
Other possible long haul developments next year referred to by posters were CX increasing to 8 x weekly with continuing 4 x B777 plus 4 x A350; and UA to ORD but I get the impression the latter is now less likely.
As to remarks by Mr Holland-Kaye, if he makes controversial and misleading statements, which in this case apply to Manchester but he's done it regarding Gatwick in the past, then I don't see why they shouldn't be challenged.