Route Development & Rumours

[Dobbo]

Out of context, but see the article. Mentions that a flight to Boston is due to start from Birmingham soon. I assume this refers to Primera - if so was this known?

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport-improvement-could-boost-us-trade-1-8763762

 

[User001]

Yes Boston and EWR both known for BHX and STN.

 

[Dobbo]

I thought it might have been JFK and YYZ.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Definetly Toronto plus maybe one more

 

[Ray Finkle]

An MP from the UK has now joined in with the lobbying for direct flights from Amritsar to Birmingham and London.

He's met with Air India and Virgin, personally I wouldn't hold my breath for either.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ween-amritsar-and-uk/articleshow/60769947.cms

 

[User001]

I wouldn't even waste any time with Virgin, and that's not a BHX unique statement.

Their focus is now firmly going west with the DL tie up, and despite its gains at MAN, this is also the airline that argued in parliament there was insufficient demand to start a 4 weekly MAN-HKG, to which CX has well and truly proved the, wrong.

Also, as ATQ isn't served by VS from LHR, I'd say the chances of a BHX route are not quite zero, as I suppose you can never say never, but it's edging towards 1% surely.

As for Air India, well, they have recently announced a rationalisation of routes. No indication was given as to what they meant by that, but, as seen as AI change their plans more than I have hot dinners, then God knows!

 

[jfy1999]

Bjorn Kjos says Norwegian want to add more flights and routes out of Newburgh/Stewart. Given their limited options on the MAX, I wonder if BHX is still on their radar?

http://www.recordonline.com/news/20170919/norwegian-air-considers-expanding-service-at-stewart

 

[Ianbutty]

Bjorn Kjos says Norwegian want to add more flights and routes out of Newburgh/Stewart. Given their limited options on the MAX, I wonder if BHX is still on their radar?

http://www.recordonline.com/news/20170919/norwegian-air-considers-expanding-service-at-stewart

Interesting that Dublin more popular than Scotland given the number of transatlantic flights from the Irish capital.

Would be great if BHX added. Gatwick is the wrong side of London to affect the BHX catchment. With MAN serving NYC with a number of daily flights, expansion at BHX is plausible. If they do then good timing so they can go head to head with Primera. I am sure the market is big enough.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Virgin B789's to BHX soon .........

 

[Jon Dempsey]

Virgin B789's to BHX soon .........

Branson done a deal for cheap maintenance at MAEL then?

 

[IanFarquharson]

....... Well G-VNEW to MAEL on 30th

 

[jfy1999]

Norwegian among those interested in Monarch

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news...Air_eyes_Monarch_Airlines_deal__sources_s ay/

 

[Ray Finkle]

Norwegian among those interested in Monarch

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/national/15552362.Norwegian_Air_eyes_Monarch_Airlines_deal__sources_s ay/

I think that Norwegian may well be the ones to keep a close eye on.

 

[Jerry]

I wonder how it would benefit Norwegian to buy or have a partnership with Monarch?

 

[Brum X]

I wonder how it would benefit Norwegian to buy or have a partnership with Monarch?

They could get there hands on more 737MAX for starters

It could be quite cool to have one 737MAX on one side in Norweigan Livery and the other in Monarch Lvery.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Gatwick slots would be a huge gain for them as would the 45 MAX that Monarch have on order.

As they keep commenting on growing their UK presence it could/would give them 'ready to go' bases at MAN, LBA, LTN and BHX, should they decide to keep them open that is.

It just seems really odd to me that Norwegian keep stating how they are eager to grow their UK market share yet all sun routes from MAN, BHX and even LGW are not bookable for next year!

Maybe something, maybe nothing.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Easyjet have emerged as the front runner to acquire Air Berlin as reported HERE

Should that go through then I wonder if they will pursue any interest they may have in Monarch?

It could add weight to the rumours that Norwegian are currently leading the way?

 

[Coathanger16]

Easyjet have emerged as the front runner to acquire Air Berlin as reported HERE

Should that go through then I wonder if they will pursue any interest they may have in Monarch?

If could add weight to the rumours that Norwegian are currently leading the way?

Guessing Air Berlin's A330's would go to Lufthansa if that was the case...?

 

[Jerry]

Guessing Air Berlin's A330's would go to Lufthansa if that was the case...?

10 A330 200s have gone back to the lease holder. Guessing the other 7 will be sold to the highest bidder can't see EZY keeping them.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Maybe Monarch may be interested in an A330 or three?