Originally Posted by
Expressflight
I for one don't agree with that interpretation of the matter. Still time will perhaps tell what the reality is.
I also don't think it's correct to say that Stobart Air are "operating mainly on an ACMI basis for another carrier" because my understanding is that STK carry the commercial risk on the routes they operate as Aer Lingus franchisee.
Correct, EI take a fee per passenger the rest is down to Stobart who discuss possible opportunities with EI.
EI offer exclusivity on certain routes to them.