Hi Stab3.5 and Jack,
Yeah I get the bit about cut backs at this time of year but seems a marked contrast to last year. The loads have improved on BHD LHR generally but mainly due lower frequency. I fly on both carriers, not uncommon for the earliest to be packed, EI seem to be doing quite well too on LHR. With Flybe's imminent withdrawal it will help both carriers.
Timings are however not early morning with an 0745 EI and 0750 BA departure meaning impossible to do 0900 or even 0930 start in Central or West London by way of LHR. But that's how the slot scenario goes.