A quick read of the Lufthansa group annual report will show you exactly where Manchester fits into the Bmibaby plans:
Lufthansa Annual Report 2010 - British Midland
With 14 aircraft from the Boeing 737 family, bmibaby operates as a low-cost airline, primarily from
East Midlands airport and
Birmingham airport, where it has a strong market presence. In 2010 flights from East Midlands to Germany were also added to the route network.
No mention of Manchester at all.
Also
Bmi Revenue = €896m
Bmi Operating loss
- €145m