Er, Yes. The reason I have experience to offer is because I am old and ugly. My wife and I have discussed, at length, an application to Flybe as we have been burned badly with lifestyle issues and base changes before. The issue is the 'square' bond. Working part time and leaving within a year could actually leave me out of pocket.
My experience of these independent companies is that the management mindset is derived from the attitude of the owners who rarely change their spots.
I'm holding out for the deal I want so I shall watch the situation closely and proceed with caution.
Thanks very much for the warning.