Route Development & Rumours

[Creguk]

What are the chances of Delta? My mate is a massive BCFC fan and he thinks the plan to build a new stadium will coincide with NFL games in Birmingham. And Delta might be part of this plan...

 

[IanFarquharson]

Any route news next month we should look out for bhx?

BHX routes team out in Bahrain in early October for routes conference

Any route news next month we should look out for bhx?

What are the chances of Delta? My mate is a massive BCFC fan and he thinks the plan to build a new stadium will coincide with NFL games in Birmingham. And Delta might be part of this plan...

0% chance of Delta

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

BHX routes team out in Bahrain in early October for routes conference

Be interesting who actually goes to the conference in Bahrain.Andrew pellham going especially when he was appointed not long ago

 

[Scania1800]

BHX routes team out in Bahrain in early October for routes conference



0% chance of Delta

Correct! BHX team is going to Bahrain to arrange agreements / deals with other Airports and airlines, expect new routes from TUI, easyJet’s holiday subsidiary new destinations and possible a hint at American routes

 

[Nethercote2019]

What are the chances of Delta? My mate is a massive BCFC fan and he thinks the plan to build a new stadium will coincide with NFL games in Birmingham. And Delta might be part of this plan...

Even MAN did not get Aeroflot when they were sponsors of MUFC,

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

What about this week?

 

[LichfieldBlue]

What are the chances of Delta? My mate is a massive BCFC fan and he thinks the plan to build a new stadium will coincide with NFL games in Birmingham. And Delta might be part of this plan...

I can't see what aircraft Delta would use, they haven't got A321LR on order which surely would be the most obvious choice for any carrier to use?

 

[Brum X]

BHX routes team out in Bahrain in early October for routes conference



0% chance of Delta

I think 0% is being a little harsh, I'd say more like 25% ??

 

[Iron Duck]

Well Delta have already announced their TATL routes for next year. United though ?

 

[Ray Finkle]

The Delta Arena @ Knighthead Park. I like the sound of that

The deal with BCFC is only for this season which is already a month underway. Hopefully there are things happening in the background to extend the partnership which may add weight to something involving BHX further down the line.

It's probably also worth noting that Tom Brady (who has a stake in BCFC) is also involved with Delta in some capacity.

Interesting one to watch.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

So guys I couldn’t do a poll because I have to an admin or something like or so.
Anyway .So far we are hearing speculation of new airlines for bhx next summer.
I’ll give the options that have been rumoured and you gotta pick 2 you would like to see at bhx next summer bit of fun.

1. Hainan Airlines
2. Cathay Pacific
3. Etihad airways
4. Pakistan international airlines
5. Skyexpress
6. Turkmenistan
7. Delta airlines

 

[andrew.clarkson]

Hi there Mackadown spotter, I like your optimism show, but non of them unfortunately, pia have come and gone, any outside chances would be Turkmenistan or sky Express. Anything more and that would be a miracle.

 

[IanFarquharson]

Out of those seven the only one I would see as a future airline at BHX is Cathay (maybe SkyExpress and Hainan)

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Out of those seven the only one I would see as a future airline at BHX is Cathay (maybe SkyExpress and Hainan)

Like ur prediction Ian .Certainly skyexpress would like to enter the British market.

Cathay I can 90% see it .However their is concern over time slot

Hainan hope they come as it would be great for Chinese relations

 

[Ray Finkle]

I think Etihad are a target but you're likely talking about the medium term.

I'm not convinced we need them at the moment. I'd much rather see double daily Qatar, growth from Saudia, more capacity from Emirates and a new destination from Air India.

Long haul wise I'd like to see NY, Toronto, either Hong Kong or mainland China and a return of Phuket. I don't think any of those are totally unrealistic for the next 5 years or so.

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

So are we expecting announcements or changes this week to airlines schedules for summer 2025?

 

[IanFarquharson]

Etihad to BHX

 

[CL44]

So are we expecting announcements or changes this week to airlines schedules for summer 2025?

Any information on new services / carriers will be released at the appropriate time. Anyone who knows what is happening will keep quiet until the information is released (mainly so they can keep their job). Be patient and you will find out at the same time as everyone else.

 

[IanFarquharson]

A6-DDD due Thursday and another 77F on Sunday

 

[Iron Duck]

Are Gulf Air planning a new route to Birmingham? Not sure if I am reading this correctly , but they are appearing in the W24 start of season report ?