The deal to 'let go' the newest Avros must surely have been approved by the management. Ok, the cost of the leases were high, but that cost must be worth it as they were the most reliable Avros in the fleet... Whats left isnt fit for the grassy fields of East Fortune Museum of flight. If BAConnect continue to '****' about with their routes (in particular the EDI-LCY-EDI route) then things will go from bad to terminal, in a very short space of time.
I agree that the staff - whom Iam part of in the bigger picture - can only do their job with the tools they are given, but who is listening to the people trying to do their job? Investment is badly needed and it isnt cheap. Someone, somewhere needs to sit up and take stock of the situation and fast.
Alternatives to the Avro for LCY, and other domestic routes could come in the form of the new Embraer line up (EMB170-195), the A318, and even the B737 NG (modified models).
If BAConnect were to fail, then my job along with hundreds of others would go too, but maybe thats the way these things go when you are run from a fantasy world on the outskirts of Heathrow. Having offices in MAN and IOM really only dilutes the problem. LHR decides and thats it. Mainline are in need of a significant fleet upgrade so where do BAConnect come in to it?