Emirates had to introduce a third service as QR and EY were breathing down their throats and they were keen to maintain market share. The growth at MAN may in some way be at the expense of BHX where the same growth has not been seen.
The evening MAN rotation being upgraded to A388 next September will also be of no help to BHX's loads.
I wonder what effect, if any, it will have on QR coming to Brum...
Rgds