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Always good to see the froth when a rumour is mooted. Now if I were to be the new boss, what better way than to arrive with a fanfare, water arch and an announcement about new services. But then I am not to be the new boss!!

Always good to see the froth when a rumour is mooted. Now if I were to be the new boss, what better way than to arrive with a fanfare, water arch and an announcement about new services. But then I am not to be the new boss!!

Another BHX experience Arrived last night, more or less on time aboard the Monarch from Paphos parking on one of the 70's. Pilot had to apologise for the delay in disembarking - the Swissport steps were having to be manually adjusted to the door height! Boarded coach to terminal, arrived at...

Now here is a suggestion for the brainy ones, why not make it such that once the aircraft has pushed back, the o/h lockers lock when the fasten seat belts sign is lit - not rocket science I would have thought. Last time in Dubai, the 777 paused whilst taxiing ad suddenly we had aisles full of...

I flew BA 748 on a Sunday in the early/mid 80's BHX-MAN-GLA-ABZ (think it started at SOU). Short runway take off dodging any double decker on th Cov Rd, then sharp right and the steward serving the first drinks of the flight. By the time I arrived at ABZ I had enough miniatures to offer the taxi...

Why not? 3 weeks would have been my preference, but with fortnightly flights not on, so 4 weeks was the next best thing - or so I thought

However Ray, you saw the advert and it registered that it was Monarch - the small print comes later when the potential customer follows up on the advert. As for Thompson, why don't they practice what they preach? Thought about Goa next year, BUT only every two weeks from BHX and could not even...

Interesting postings above, but the biggest problem this region has is the petty-fogging attitudes of the surrounding areas and particularly their politicians. If you don't believe that, suggest to someone from Smethwick they come from near Birmingham and you will get a tirade that amongst...

Abolutely correct Jon. The system just does not accept me as the person in the picture, so it is a short walk to see the man at the desk who puts passport in machine, says that's ok and I am on my way.

Recently went on my annual sabbatical to Pafos. Flew Monarch on Wed 4th May and returned Tue 31st May. Whilst there saw the postings, as well as local press re Cobalt. If my experience this year is any guidance then I cannot see them rushing to fly from BHX. The outbound Monarch had my...

Decided to give the Bruges Christmas market a go this year, as a result of VLM introducung the Antwerp service. Flew out on Monday, accompanied by the wife, 9 other passengers and a crew of 3. Arrived 20 minutes early and transferred to Berchem by bus for €3 each then by train to Brugge which...

As an example of their "research", the local reporter could not even get the NEC car park changes correct - some few years since it was £8.

Fortunately our group of four have chipped passports, although mine threw a wobbly so I had to see a man!! The main Q was about eight layers long. Then there was the prolonged wait for the baggage, although sniffer the dog seemed to be enjoying himself.

It is a good few years since I took an active interest in collecting registrations etc, however my interest in aircraft and BHX has not diminished. So this is posted without any reg info, but more as a comment and possible assistance for others. Sunday 30th August 0400 found me at BHX checking...