Birmingham: Route Development & Rumours

[ebtbroken]

They're back on June 2nd.

Thanks for that,I completely missed the thread about them returning.

 

[Brum X]

Yes Karl

So when will this news be announced becouse first it was December, then we were told January and in 2 days time it will be February ??????

 

[Ray Finkle]

I believe that meetings were held in Jan.

No idea about an actual announcement, there doesn't seem to be an exact science to the timings of such things. Air India were 6 weeks (I think it was?) whereas others are over 6 months

 

[Ray Finkle]

Additional flights were added between the UK and China aimed at more regional services as they excluded London airports yet in the last two days there have been applications for Tianjin Airlines for Tianjin-Xi'an-London and now Beijing Capital Airlines for Qingdao-London

What about EDI-PEK, BHX-PEK, MAN-PVG? Or is it just all about London?

 

[IanFarquharson]

BHX are in China at the moment.
So fingers crossed

 

[Ray Finkle]

Hong Kong too it seems, as well as Iceland last week apparently. Lets hope that we see some results soon.

 

[Brum X]

Hong Kong too it seems, as well as Iceland last week apparently. Lets hope that we see some results soon.

I think we could see WOW Air in S19, i emailed them a few weeks ago and reminded them that Icelandair were stopping services from BHX. Brum X just doing his bit as always

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I think we could see WOW Air in S19, i emailed them a few weeks ago and reminded them that Icelandair were stopping services from BHX. Brum X just doing his bit as always

I'm sure you'll be given full credit if they turn up mate!

Kevin

 

[Ray Finkle]

I'd like to say that there could be potential before S19 but I'm not feeling very positive today.

 

[Brum X]

I'd like to say that there could be potential before S19 but I'm not feeling very positive today.

The simple fact that it appears that STN has got our 2nd Primera A321, That hurts, that really hurts

 

[Brum X]

Maybe BHX should make friends with Norweigan Air Shuttle as EDI isnt working for them as more reductions announced today.

 

[Jerry]

Maybe BHX should make friends with Norweigan Air Shuttle as EDI isnt working for them as more reductions announced today.

Have they reduced New York or is it Providence?

 

[jfy1999]

Maybe BHX should make friends with Norweigan Air Shuttle as EDI isnt working for them as more reductions announced today.

I was enthusiastic about the idea when Norwegian were still here and we were being teased with all kinds of rumours. Now I've seen how things are going...not so much.

I think JetBlue would have a much better chance of success with brand awareness on the other of the pond, and, just as importantly, a load of onward connections. Their A321 "Mint" cabin is getting rave reviews but they have said any transatlantic aircraft will have a more premium heavy configuration than domestic aircraft which might affect their route choices.

 

[Brum X]

Have they reduced New York or is it Providence?

They have now Cancelled Bradley and today reduced Providence.

 

[Jerry]

They have now Cancelled Bradley and today reduced Providence.

Guessing they've increased those from Ireland though?

 

[Brum X]

Guessing they've increased those from Ireland though?

Correct

 

[thunderchild]

Ready, Steady, IndiGo…?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...-cities-from-october/articleshow/62798597.cms

 

[jfy1999]

Detailed report here on Jet Airways future expansion under their new CEO - the UK is identified as a key growth area and both Manchester and Birmingham are being evaluated.

https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/routes/jet-airways-a-golden-opportunity-13123

 

[Ray Finkle]

A sensible approach by Jet, bed in the capacity you have recently added before releasing any more. Whilst nothing appears imminent it's nice to know that BHX and MAN are at least in their thoughts for if/when they want UK expansion.

Indigo is an interesting one as the article says that they can choose from 787, 777, A330 and A350? Maybe I've missed it but I've not heard anything about an aircraft order from them as yet? They'll do well to acquire the aircraft and have them flying long haul routes by October?

 

[Brum X]

Re: Indigo

Is it my understanding that they plan on taking over the Air India "international" flights so if we did get Indigo is it a possibility they would just take over the Air India flight or would this be an additional airline for BHX-India ?