Wizz are opening new bases in Larnaca and Milan, both routes that would be very welcome at BHX.
LCA to replace the capacity lost by Blue Air and MXP which is now unserved.
I'd like to think that BHX are on to this.
Did see this on twitter...
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Wizz are opening new bases in Larnaca and Milan, both routes that would be very welcome at BHX.
LCA to replace the capacity lost by Blue Air and MXP which is now unserved.
I'd like to think that BHX are on to this.
The commercial team should be talking to many airlines about many routes constantly that is their job and that doesn`t mean it will happen soon.
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe
I contacted BHX route planning team suggesting Wizz start flying BHX-LCA. This is on the back of Wizz having just opened a base at LCA with 3 aircraft and 36 routes (35 of which are year-round!) and following Blue Air’s cancellation of the route last year.
While the route is served by TUI and Jet2, which is great for the holiday market, there are no longer year-round connections despite the huge Cypriot community in BHX and healthy loads previously on Blue Air (and before that Monarch, and before that Cyprus Airways...). Myself and my relatives have had to travel to Luton or Heathrow since the winter connection was lost.
I had a response this morning which sounds very promising!
“Thank you for getting in touch and your suggestion. I have just spoken with our Aviation Team and can confirm that they are already in discussions with Wizz Air regarding the LCA route.
Kind Regards
Laura
Birmingham Airport Commercial Team”
...so I guess watch this space!
Indeed Ray, I emailed Wizz a few weeks back. Their response was a little more generic, which is what I expected from BHX, but as Rob said, their transparency was great!If you are able to it may also help to send a similar communication directly to Wizz.
One request isn't going to secure a route but the more people that ask the more likely it is that something may happen.
Yes probably but what an opportunity for a LCCOr maybe mothballed til things improve
The article indicates JFK will be the focus. AA are probably planning to restart some TATL routes they formerly served from JFK, but I can’t see BHX being on their radar until they get the A321LR.American Airlines Partnership With JetBlue Will Open New Routes
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pure speculation here but this article is really interesting.AA operating the long haul & feeding into JetBlue’s domestic network. Realistically what’s the likelihood of AA reappearing at BHX? Not sure where this leaves JetBlue’s transatlantic proposals either but the article clearly states that AA are looking at further European routes
The article indicates JFK will be the focus. AA are probably planning to restart some TATL routes they formerly served from JFK, but I can’t see BHX being on their radar until they get the A321LR.
For me Spicejet to India is the one to keep an eye on right now, long haul wise.
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