160to4DME,
as such there is no 'running down' of the BA operation at MAN. The only changes is the use of smaller (50 seater) aircraft replacing the current 737-500's. BA have made no indication that they will be reducing the number or frequency of the routes at MAN.
Of course it has serious implications for BA 'mainline' pilots who are curently based there, but as such, the only difference to the flying public is that they will now be transported in 'cigar tubes' that can't land if its foggy ;-)
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"After V1, we'll take the emergency into the air - You call 'Positive Climb' and I'll ask for the gear up. We'll climb away at between V2 and V2 + 25"