I know it's about profitability but price is also important and as a Aero Mad said, Flybe don't seem to manage either on many occasions.
The BE price was without APD, Flybe was covering the cost of this, yet BM was still cheaper. So BM is cheaper, faster, includes luggage and food/drink. It's a no brainer for me!
I know that BM are newly independent so may be discounting fares to attract business but ABZ-MAN is a busy market that I'd have thought that BE would want to hold onto. BE really seem to be retreating at ABZ which is a shame.
I really don't see how the better economics of BE (aircraft type, economies of scale, pay scales, no catering and reduced baggage allowances) can't compete with BM's fares.
Moan over! Lol.