MKY661, I remember when Iberia were the only operator to El Prat. It was always full, inc business. That was on the DC9, then MD80 then A320. However IB is one of those airlines that can't make money even with a full aircraft.
Monarch has been great, but the recent winter cutbacks have made it less business friendly. The summer prices have shot up to being about 30% more expensive than flying with Lufthansa or KLM on many occassions.
It's a shame the Ryanair is going to be also a morning flight. An evening rotation would allow more flexibilityon travel to/from BCN.
Should give ZB a run for their money though.