Doubt they will get rid of ATR42 as some routes can only survive on a ATR42. Some of their Knock – Dublin services can barely manage to get good loads on ATR42. I know BHD-ORK is sometimes a ATR72 but ive seen ATR42 on alot.

Mind you is there much of a difference in Operating Costs given its only just a lengthened fuse.? Maybe just extra fuel costs? I realise has extra cabin crew but when comparing to say a full ATR 42 with that load in an ATR 72?

If there is a nominal difference maybe ATR 72 only would be good as givens them flexibility for increase in demands for routes without having to juggle the fleet. I would imagine a Fleet Operations Managers dream come true with just one type!