...Because it is not upto individual airlines to make sure that airports have "ego boosting" networks. Whilst I find it amazing that MAN doesn't have a MAD or TXL flight, Easyjet are not in the business of providing civic pride. Hence they operate on routes that they know will make a profit. For example out of MAN EZY have increased the market to MUC and CPH and so caused little impact on your beloved LH and SK as a consequence.