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I think i'm just being realistic, i don't see a quick fix here, if they cut frequency to up load factors they make the product less attractive for the people who need/want a higher frequency.
I think airports have their part to play here to, for the short business trip the days of getting dropped at the airport door for a kiss & fly have largely gone from regional airports, yet you can still do it at LGW/LHR/MAN, but at LBA/EMA/BHX you'll need that elusive pound coin, no doubt done to cover the fact that their getting bugger all from the likes of FR in fee's but it just adds to the hassle and that's before you start the security side of things!
The train is so much easier for many these days, but we need the likes of Flybe in the UK market