In a former life I had something to do with this company before and during its launch.  It is headed by a very ambitous individual with a very strong and experienced back-room staff.  I have always thought, without evidence,  that Ryanair and Easyjet are operating a cartel, in that they don't tread on each others toes  (lawyers- I may be wrong!) but Jet2 will never align itself with a competitor.  We might expect to hear from them if the MAN-REU profit centre is successful.   OH I DO HOPE SO - Ryanair's business model runs against all logic but it works for them!