So is it the case that FR were not coming to belfast any time soon until the LGW slots appeared on the table? Would BFS really put offers on the table for routes already operated out of there, especially by EZY? I remember all the hype the last time at BHD before the announcement. Will it be Copenhagen? Brussels?.... it ended up something like EMA, PWK....... They didn't jump on BHD/STN until Air Berlin vacated a short while later, was the delay by BHD or FR?
BFS are doing okay at the moment and wouldn't take a big hit if FR were to start up at BHD 'again' with all the contstraints there. So I would be surprised if BFS allow FR to 'bulldoze' there way in. A more measured approach by BFS would be prudent me thinks.