Adfly: I agree with you that if BOH had the transport links it could trump SOU as the bigger base and if SOU had more stands then BOH would probably lose out. However, a couple of new stands is more attainable both financially and logistically. The routes brought in at BOH by BE are pretty much exactly the same as the ones they already operate from SOU.
Deano: I'm sure you are right but it's an indication of where the new management are pitching the business. In my opinion BE exist as a result of bringing in the q400 and building a safe and dependable route network at a few key strategically placed airports (EXT, SOU, BHX, MAN, NCL, GLA, EDI). I appreciate things change but BE cannot play EZY/FR at their own game especially with embraers and q400s surely? It might get them the quick buck but I just hope long term they don't ignore the backbone of their business. My broadband package was great for the first 6 months until the discount stopped!