Originally Posted by Drink Up Thee Cider
Not sure I understand the logic behind G-JECL's statement that he "Wouldn't be surprising if in a years time FlyBE have axed a number of routes out of the island".
Surely the logic is that outsourcing ops gives Flybe more flexibility - so they can ramp up and down services with seasonal demand - and not have a fixed cost base to worry about? Great if you want lots of cheaper flights in summer - not so great if you want year-round services.