I never mentioned Easyjet fares at all. That was just a few examples of fares on different Flybe routes at varying times.
Perhaps my post was confusing, so here's a summary of my examples;
- next week Monday and Friday IOM to LPL return (Flybe) (best times) £175
- next week Monday and Friday IOM to LPL return (Flybe) (cheapest flights) £118
- four weeks time Monday and Friday MAN-IOM return (Flybe) (best times) £143
- four weeks time Monday and Friday MAN-IOM return (Flybe) (cheapest flights) £111
...if that's comparing with Easyjet, I don't know how.
But now you mention it, the problem with Easyjet flights has been that they're useless unless you're able to travel early/mid afternoon. Any airline will realise that's eliminating a large customer base (i.e. those who have regular jobs). Towards April, the Easyjet timetable is changing to evening flights, which will be a big improvement.