Mode 7 a bit harsh mate. I work for BA and regardless of the fine print I believe that the company dumped the Belfast Heathrow srvice more as a gesture than anything else. Clearly some other services have gone because we could not make them pay...under our existing cost base...but that is another story.
I don't blame any of the low cost carriers bidding for the slots....use it or lose it is a good principal to work to in my opinion.
Regards Bigpants