Route Development & Rumours

[DaveBham]

Eastern did Inverness & of course Newcastle I used this service a few times but it never had more than half a dozen passengers when I used it, there is just not enough demand I’m afraid, NQY -we did have bmibaby 737’s for a summer or 2

Newcastle was a flight I looked into a few years back, and Eastern were charging about £300 return. At the same time, Flybe were charging about £70 return for BHX-NQY, and much as I like Newcastle, the flight I was going to be on to Los Angeles in January was £339. At that price is was only every going to suit business clientele.

 

[IanFarquharson]

I thought Cyprus airways went bankrupt a few years back.

There is a new Cyprus Airways and yes Biblio Travel have mentioned BHX

Biblio Travel | Providing the Absolute Package to Cyprus

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bibliotravel.co.uk

 

[HPsauce]

Biblio Travel are an offshoot of Biblio Globus, Russia's largest travel company. Cyprus is their first target from the UK but other destinations may follow.

 

[Brum X]

Just noticed on the dried fruit forum that Iberia Express have put EDI-MAD back on sale, I hope they come back to BHX when things pick up ?

 

[IanFarquharson]

Just noticed on the dried fruit forum that Iberia Express have put EDI-MAD back on sale, I hope they come back to BHX when things pick up ?

Unlikely as they have pulled MAN-MAD in recent days

 

[Brum X]

Unlikely as they have pulled MAN-MAD in recent days

I did say when things pick up Ian, Im not expecting them this year. I have hope they will return

 

[JENNYJET]

Maybe they do not want infected Brits in their beloved country, let alone the capital.

 

[gulftraveller]

Like so much, we will have to wait and see. My understanding was that the MAN-MAD slots had been pulled until May. Like Edinburgh, MAN seems bookable three times per week from May on the Iberia Express website though I have not tried a dummy booking. Doubtless BHX will be back at some stage.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Ray- Is this the good news that was mentioned earlier in the week to be coming next week ?

Hopefully there will be some more good news next week, as ever nothing in this game is guaranteed so we'll see.

 

[Brum X]

Wizz news or another airline ?

I feel like a game, it has been a long time, he he he

 

[Ray Finkle]

Wizz news or another airline ?

Not Wizz related which is why I've moved it here.

I don't want to get hopes up in case it doesn't happen

 

[Matty_85]

Exciting! Hope it’s a base or a new juicy connection that we lost

 

[Nethercote2019]

Any additions will be very welcome.... the more the merrier etc

 

[Ray Finkle]

Exciting! Hope it’s a base or a new juicy connection that we lost

As great as either of those would be I'd maybe lower the sights a little

 

[thunderchild]

Africada?!

 

[IanFarquharson]

Yes hopefully next week should see new route(s) being announced

 

[jfy1999]

Yes hopefully next week should see new route(s) being announced

I’m guessing they’re from an airline we already have?

I know eurowings mentioned possible growth and we’re waiting for Ryanair to sort out their new UK arm which would enable them to start the UK-Turkey routes they applied for.

 

[Brum X]

I will be more than happy with x 2 new routes from Squezzyjet, one to Paris and one to Berlin.

btw I know nothing but just saying what I would be happy with, lol

 

[Brum X]

I would also be happy with somebody like Eastern or Loganair connecting BHX with Newquay again

 

[LichfieldBlue]

I’ve just read an article about Norse Atlantic Airways a “new” low cost carrier born out of the demise of Norwegian’s long haul network. Maybe one to watch with interest