Firstly CrewLGW,
Obviously not bmi crew, maybe an X employee!!
EGAC is Better, to answer your question in one No, but please let me explain, As with most operations there is a plan but sometimes when things go pear shaped aircraft get out of program ( its either tech issues or delays throghout the day) and back-up aircraft is called out to keep the show on the road and on time. The 144 config hopefully wont be round for too much longer as it dosnt fit the two class business model.
I sorry you got one of 144's as a business pax its not palnned that way, Ive operated MIDO on the BHD/LHR( you wanna see those seats!) again this was due to an aircraft delays, Im not defending what happened but Im sure you would be rather be as close to on time rather than have the delayed bigger seat which is what we try to do.
Oh and they do care about domestic routes as they will feed the Longhaul
Hope this helps
Regards
Keepitlit
P.S. Isnt "the green machine" one class?
Keepitlit