As far as im aware BFS is still not wanting FR in.. nor is EZY and EI,
So to take this forward, why don't BFS suggest ''listen guy's we want MAN, BHX and LTN, if you can't deliver then we will be seeking any airline that would take them up"", I mean they are viable routes and BFS just can't sit around and keep on losing routes and thus passengers who park cars and buy from shops.