I'd pretty much given up with BMI due to their pratting about with schedules, low baggage allowance and poor connection times with a reduced amount of flights ex MAN.
But I had some miles to use up, so I booked with them for Lisbon (BMI and TAP). And now, with 6 months to go they've cancelled my first leg down to LHR. I have been moved to the earlier service (not quite sure when they planned to tell me), giving me a 3 hour 10 min connection.
At least the Daught, travelling on a different PNR has also been moved to the same flight.
I looked at schedules for a few dates, and it looks like its now down to 4 flights a day from MAN.
Regards
R3DV