glynn-kayes, where did you get all this information?
a) pax CAN through check, for example pax travelling EDI-BHX-JER can check-in themselves and their luggage at EDI for both flights.
b) do you know any other UK low-fares airlines with a major alliance???
c) There is no allicance with AF, but BE still operate the BHX-CDG route for AF. There is no place for an AF codeshare in a low fares airline.
The 'extras' such as the lounges, FF programme and Economy plus have been heavily invested in and will not dissappear any time soon. They are extremely well recieved by pax and set Flybe. above other low fares airlines and even some traditional airlines. The complimentary sandwiches on Flybe for Economy plus pax are far superior than many recieved on higher fares airlines.
As for paper tickets, the majority of Flybe tickets are E tickets these days, but paper tickets are still in circulation, mainly for staff passengers.
Change their a/c and move to BFS, without swearing you are a proper T**T GK! I am not even going to go into this topic, everyone out there knows WHY BE have stayed at BHD and WHY they operate smaller a/c.
The mere little insignificant fact that BE were on the brink 18months ago and are now making a profit should show you that they are doing things right, right for pax, right for the market and right for the employees.
I can only imagine you are either a disgruntled ex-employee or have been rejected by BE on one or more occassions, either way you are a very bitter man :o(
sad regards
Mike