It's still low compared to somewhere like LHR
Well, that's obvious! I doubt there are many places in Europe that can come close to LHR, never mind a regional airport in the UK!
The point I was making that even thought the proportion of seats is still tiny, to go from 0 to 46 seats is 46 seats more than any other UK regional airport!
What is good to note however, that Emirates are not just flying fresh air around. The EK17/18 has been arriving departing with just 1-2 seats in F and 3-4 in J. for the past few months. (I think max free seats in F on the flight has been 6)
F on the EK22 is sold out tomorrow, and forward bookings look healthy.
Also, published fares aren't that far behind LHR. £2380 at MAN compared to £2401 at LHR tomorrow for example.