All the US paperwork, both relating to their rights to fly to the USA and their compliance with technical requirements is now in place. I reckon if we don't hear anything in the next couple of weeks, the skepticism of some would look well placed.
840 I have no doubt they will announce a Cork route soon but it is what they announce with it that will be interesting. Will they go after Dub? as well? I am having doubts about their long term commitment to Cork.