Originally Posted by
FQTLSteve
I have actually on more than once paid £49 return BHX-NCL when op by BA on the J41 back in 2000 and 2001 you had to stay Saturday night in either destinaton to get it but it was only £49 return I kid you not, and full service on board and bags too.
I regularly flew NCL -BHX - NCL during this period, and mid week daily return was quite competitive when compared to rail or even car, as journey times using rail or car necessitated overnight hotel stays to allow business meetings etc... I would imagine the route could be very successful if timings were appropriate to allow daily morning and evening returns. Surprised even easyJet have not seen potential, considering their success with multiple daily rotations to BRS and BFS. XCountry trains are always packed,from Newcastle to Birmingham, so plenty of demand.