Originally Posted by
rossmacd
The routing is somewhat counter intuitive. Flybe fly direct (albeit only once daily) I believe

Yes but there are circumstances where one might want to go by BA rather than Flybe. Cost of checked bags for example. Or cost of taking fishing tackle. Or timetable considerations. Or slightly more flexible tickets. (IOM-EDI is in fact operated by Loganair - no refreshments on board, tight luggage restrictions etc etc)