I know it will dissapoint a lot of people but BRS is NOT going to extend teh runway. Not now not for 2015 and not for 2030. There is no need to a quick look on Boeings website at their new 787 will show you why there is just no need to do it. It would cause so many problems with the locals and the terraine at each end doesnt support this.
BRS will see increase in the Long Haul market in the next few years but somestic a european is going to see the most expansion services which will complement not compete with existing routes. If CWL do get their EK flight I think you might probably see it 3 a week who is to say that they wont throw in BRS 3 a week as well I know they are working on something maybe even Gulf air Dubai.
How are CO's CAA stats looking MV they seem to be around the 80-85% mark this month.
I think we will see several new French routes coming up for the summer season coming not to mention an increase in German routes for the World cup.
Id also be suprised if we dont see a couple Scandanavian routes soon.
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