Originally Posted by
TartinTon
It might surprise you to find that the world doesn't revolve around BA.....there are plenty of other carriers to share with.
Codeshares carrying others clients at a penny in the pound literally DESTROY small carriers .
Evidence BMI, Flybe( ver 1), Adria, Malev, Regional ( Kenya), Air Litterol/TAT need I go on
Primary problem is commitment to prioritise the “others” feed over better revenue potential on own dockets and point to point eroding earnings potential, and demands on service delivery and standards.
A different perspective are genuine joint ventures or as in the US the smaller carriers operating under protected scope clauses through.
Right now Flybe would be wise to prioritise their own customers imho.