Well, until TOM actually started operating then the airspace issue was purely theoretical. Now it has been allowed an operational period, only then can the true problems be fully assesed - and yes, there are problems for BHX with the airspace issue as it stands!
Wondering off topic so appologies. As to the above, before Thomsonfly began ops from Coventry, there were (& still are) various executive aircraft & freighters (some of which are Jets) that pass through B'hams airspace either descending into or climbing out of Coventry. Surely any problems would have been picked up (as regards to airspace) BEFORE Thomsonfly started ops?
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