Originally Posted by
BHD2BFS
BHD is not spending money for no reason. And it’s not to impress its current airline clients. They clearly have serious talks with other airlines in the pipeline and now that Fr is off the LGW route and EZY has the monopoly I really can see BA introducing a LGW maybe 3 times a day to connect passengers in an ever growing route network
Have heard there is another airline in the pipeline to open a base at BHD
Firstly, BHD management have been having 'serious talks' with airlines for years, and have been unsuccessful in their key goal of securing a German and Nordic route. Undoubtedly part of the reason for the refurbishment is to woo new airlines, but the main reason is that management have finally realised that the terminal is simply unfit for purpose at peak times.
Regarding Gatwick, BA will not introduce BHD-LGW. Over the past few years they've slashed their Gatwick domestic operations, and have move to a point-to-point leisure network. If LGW is to be back on the departure boards at BHD, Aer Lingus will be the most likely contender.
Have you any idea what airline is planning on opening a BHD base, and what is the current timeline? Will Aer Lingus Regional take on Flybe in the UK domestic market, or is it going to be a curveball like bmi Regional or Loganair?
Originally Posted by
Cozy F
Heard speculation of Firnas Air to operate the Carlisle.
If that's true I doubt that the route will last through the summer.