Gayfriendly, As LAX LHR has pointed out, I was not seeking to engage in a BHX v MAN debate at all.
I agree that there are more opportunities for flybe at BHX and it's good if they seize them. My point was that there are still gaps at MAN, although as LAX LHR quite rightly indicates, a limited number, for which smaller a/c may be suitable.
It's to flybe's credit that despite the recent rationalisation of bases and routes they are looking to expand where they feel they can make money.