A family friend is in charge of First Choice operations on the ground at BHX. She has often said that the only reason for the switch of long haul flights by FCA to NEMA was based purely on price. NEMA offered FCA cheaper fees and handling. Nothing to do with runway length/cargo etc. There is real demand for flights to the US ex BHX paticularly leisure flights. Pity this fumbling airline have picked an ageing aircraft.
Daza