Good on Flybe for at least giving Kent International another go. There’s definately a good catchment area for MSE to exploit. You’re probably right about them using it as a tester route to see if expansion is viable.

Expecting an annoucement regarding Gatwick operations this week as it has been reported that slots have been asked for at a few European destinations – Dusseldorf was mentioned on PPRUNE, however that seems a wild outside possibility given the slot restraints there.

Not all positive though as PPRUNE rumours (sorry for these) say that the Norwich base is to close at the end of the current winter season.

It is good Flybe are taking an interest in Manston, as its still quite a trot from East Kent to Gatwick. There used to be flights from Lydd (also in Kent) to Jersey years back with Dan Air.