Alternative Routes
Just taking a quick look at alternatives for pax already booked / thinking of booking with them. According to BHX, there are no immediate plans for anyone to step in and replace them on these routes, but obviously its early days.
For virtually all routes, the option of KLM via AMS, AF via CDG etc is available. Other options below, viability depends on final destination:
From BHX:
NCE - TOM from CVT
LYS - TOM to MRS + TGV? AF to CDG & TGV (direct) or AF to LYS?
GVA - Swiss connect via ZRH, BSL or take train from ZRH - direct c. 2 1/2 hours.
CGN - BA or LH to DUS. Frequent ICE & local services to Cologne (45 mins). Or FRA; 45 mins to Cologne by ICE. Both direct from airport. FRA station adjacent to terminal; DUS by monorail - add 15 mins for transfer.
STR - BA or LH to FRA. ICE 70 mins (direct)
CPH - SAS
GOt - City Airlines
ARN, OSL, VIE - take connecting flight or go via LON.
From EDI:
FR from PIK only real alternatives involving direct flights, but large distances at both ends:
OSL - PIK to TRF
MXP - PIK to BGY