OK take the yield argument at face value and move the most appropriate aircraft to the most appropriate station - BUT
I am advised that these routes are profitable NOW in the depth of the worst economic storm in decades.
Why would any business walk away from a profitable business when no doubt there are hulls stored out of use in the Arizona desert that could be leased in at affordable rates to maintain service and income.
What is the fascination with Heathrow and why are regional SLF being asked to put up with another five hours or so on long haul journeys when spoke and hub is so patently unnecessary?
That aspect really does make no sense