To say the pilots are not productive is an insult to many at Flybe.
Granted I left 2 years ago but when I was there on the Dash at my Base I was on the limits of what the CAA would allow as a roster.
The problem is that apart from the 3 or 4 'big' bases, the rest are working far, far less and from talking to old friends and collegues that still hasnt changed. And while I wish nothing but the best for the pilots and cabin crew, it would seem that a new CEO has finally woken up to this, and from the 500 positions to go I think a fair chunk will be crew members.
Not the fault of the pilots at all, guys/girls at the 'less productive' bases would happily fly more, but inept managment and planning has led them all into this sad situation