I think we need to get past this mentality.
Yes, it is a circumstance that has been created by LCY being shut, but LCY has always been shut on Saturdays, so, why run these types of flights now?
Also, these flights still have to prove their worth, it’s not some sort of charity case. DUB and BHX to IBZ have been cut for S18, so, shows that some thought is going into the routes chosen and those that are not performing will be cut.
Also, it’s just Saturday and early Sunday that LCY is closed, so begs the question that if it’s just spare aircraft from that closure, then why doe MAN get an aircraft from Thursday night, taking away an aircraft from the busy LCY Friday schedule?
And I think that’s the crux of the excitement. Yes, they are just aircraft that can’t use LCY on sat, but, I’m sure there are no shortages of airports that would happily get the flights too, but the fact UK regionals see the aircraft is a great move away from the London Airways mentality....