Well said GF! All this recent talk of will QR ever start, will AA/AI/US ever comeback and heaven help us the coming of Air Algerie is getting a bit tedious. The problem is that many people believe the runway extension will solve all BHX's problems. It won't. But while I do think the extension will make the airport a more lucrative option for some carriers, the basic fact remains that their are gaping holes in BHX's short haul market which I think should be addressed before chasing after fantasy routes such as SFO or SIN just to grab a bit of media attention. The answer to turning BHX's fortunes around in the short term lies with Jet2 IMO.