South side,
I had to be honest, I do feel like we are not agreeing on this because I do find it genuinely difficult to follow your posts due to the style of them, and thus that leads to the confusion. I appriciate that may seem like a personal attack, but like I say, I had to be honest. (Yes I may have the odd spelling error but that's partly down to the wonders of Apple autocorrect and I have posted before I release it has been changed).
As for the monarch slots at MAN, according to several media outlets, yes, they are now exempt from the appeal. ACL are now in possession of these and will split them as 50% new entrants and 50% incumbant operators. (See, no trouble answering questions when I can understand what is written).
As for my positivity, I hope so too. I know your preference is for STN to overtake MAN as 3rd largest airport again, but with these slots now at hand, hopefully MAN can keep its trend going....