Originally Posted by
LAX_LHR
MAN are reconfiguring stand 55 to accommodate 2 B737-800. That with an AA B767 less, that potentially room for 2 more B737 based for Ryanair. They had a desire to go to 10 this summer, so not unreasonable to think they could have 11 based next year.
Splitting or 'MARS-ing' Stand 55 will not create another stand as it takes out 56. It's about creating another stand which passengers can walk out to. No net gain but more attractive to Ryanair who prefer not to bus passengers. The loss of one AA 757/767 doesn't really help add based T3 aircraft as generally the overnight based fleet has gone by 0700 when the Atlantic arrivals drop in, and returns after they have gone.