Is there a concern that discussing ADP removal will ignite the debate on fuel tax? Where the competition is trains, busses and cars where tax is paid (to various amounts). I assume that paying duty on aviation fuel for domestic flights would not help flybe?
Surely the bottom line is that the ticket revenue is below that needed to operate the airline. If the service is so essential then surely a £20 ticket increase (half the ADP) would be acceptable. I do hope a solution is found by the way to keep the operation going.