The simple fact is that BMED are losing out in name, on some of these routes. Baku may go half full in the cabins, but they go full for cargo...now the last time I heard, cargo was a lot more lucrative than passenger travel. You have to look at the bigger picture what we think is not neccessarily the whole issue.
I agree that the volume of traffic might not be high, but if these routes can be serviced with a reduced frequency, but on larger a/c do you then not think that BA would do it? It would be an illusion on your part to think they have not at least examined the possibilities. There is also a need for this, hence the recognition for larger a/c by BMED. It's not like they have not mentioned the need to have larger a/c operating their routes...am I wrong
Still I hope that for everyones sake at BMED that the December 18th announcement brings some joy.....