Agreed but the point I was making was in response to the idea that somehow EI were the only carrier willing to try different routes. LCC's are generally much braver than legacies in this area.
I have to say the habitual rivalry between the 2 airports I'd getting beyond tedious. Both have a lot to answer for. BFS is a shambles. Chronic lack of investment is worn on its sleeve. A terminal in dire need of replacement has so far benefitted only from refurbished toilets.
BHD clearly has a racket going on politically. The squandering of millions on routes already served by BFS is nothing short of scandalous. Next pile of money to be burnt is the development of BHD-CAX.
This country desperately needs a cohesive air transport policy and fast. One that looks beyond two mediocre operations tit-for-tatting themselves to oblivion.