Birmingham Airport - General Thread

[BHXsupporter]

Is there any mileage in increasing the freight market by building a rail access loop to take cargo away? Demolish multi-storey between terminal and railway line? Think big?

 

[IanFarquharson]

We need that space for future terminal expansion !

 

[Nethercote2019]

Is there any mileage in increasing the freight market by building a rail access loop to take cargo away? Demolish multi-storey between terminal and railway line? Think big?

I remember a rail link was mooted years ago into the Land Rover factory

 

[HPsauce]

It would never happen. Impractical on several levels.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Happy new year to you all.

Let’s hope for even more new airlines,New routes and big expansion from bhx in 2026

 

[Seasider]

You don't want a big expansion, just a sustainable one.

 

[IanFarquharson]

BHX predict 1m additional pax each year for next 5 years, so I would be more than happy with 14.5m in 2026

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

BHX predict 1m additional pax each year for next 5 years, so I would be more than happy with 14.5m in 2026

So you expect an airline this year Ian?

 

[tompo]

So you expect an airline this year Ian?

I would expect more the one airline to operate from BHX in 2026. Otherwise the pax figure = Zero!!

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

I would expect more the one airline to operate from BHX in 2026. Otherwise the pax figure = Zero!!

I ment new airline my bad

 

[IanFarquharson]

I ment new airline my bad

Adding additional based units add far more pax than a new airline, so most of the predicted 1m pax growth will be due to addinal RYR, EZY and EXS units.

The last new airline we had was Pegasus which was a while ago.

There is lots of talk about EgyptAir, Air Algerie. Royal Jordanian.

And I would like to think Ethiopian and Royal Air Maroc.

I am sure BHX are talking to all of the above so it is only a matter of time before we get another new airline but these things can take years.

Hopefully at least one airline to the US too in a few years according to NB.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Adding additional based units add far more pax than a new airline, so most of the predicted 1m pax growth will be due to addinal RYR, EZY and EXS units.

The last new airline we had was Pegasus which was a while ago.

There is lots of talk about EgyptAir, Air Algerie. Royal Jordanian.

And I would like to think Ethiopian and Royal Air Maroc.

I am sure BHX are talking to all of the above so it is only a matter of time before we get another new airline but these things can take years.

Hopefully at least one airline to the US too in a few years according to NB.

Do you expect one of those airlines this year and do you think wizz will help with growth from bhx if they expand more in 2026

 

[Ray Finkle]

Keep an eye on Wizz this year.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Keep an eye on Wizz this year.

Who knows with Wizz but so much potential for them at BHX

BHX bosses keep mentioning them as future expansion.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Who knows with Wizz but so much potential for them at BHX

BHX bosses keep mentioning them as future expansion.

Wizz will be a base before Manchester

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Flight was Cirrus from Birmingham with two people on aboard have sadly died

Two people die after light aircraft crash in Greater Manchester

The crash happened in a farmland area in Littleborough, Rochdale, on Tuesday morning.

news.sky.com

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

https://careers.birminghamairport.co.uk/

I will be attending so if anyone wants to bollock me for the posts I do on here feel free to dig into me.

 

[Aviador]

https://careers.birminghamairport.co.uk/

I will be attending so if anyone wants to bollock me for the posts I do on here feel free to dig into me.

Using derogatory language isn't necessary and certainly won't aid your career prospects.

 

[HPsauce]

Just wondering if anyone can shed any light on the big delay to AF1165 this morning. Due out at 10.25, it finally departed 12.34.
The story I'm getting is that the steps were stuck and unable to be removed. Many missed connecting flights as a result.
With the lunchtime departure cancelled, it was a bit of a nightmare i hear.