Irrespective of will they won't they fly I also believe that they
have aimed at the wrong market, let alone the farce of obtaining
an aircraft.
As for the runway there is only anecdotal evidence that it has lost
BHX services. Although apparently at one BHX roadshow, a BHX representative was allegedly reported as saying that Delta
were not interested due to the runway restrictions (Atlanta service).
However it has to be remembered that the excuses used in the
recent press releases relating to the reduction in pax this summer
came from the same management team but at least they have given
us locals something to smile about
.
Rumour has it that BHX are still determined to get the runway
extended by 2012 yet other projects might be delayed.
To be fair to BHX on this point this is one heck of a project with the
A45 a stones throw from runway 33 and with 51% still owned
by the various Local Councils it will be difficult enough to get
this done by 2012 (funding, planning etc).
If the problem with CO is the 757, there appears to be little respite
in the near future with the current rumours: -
US (PHL) - possible for 2007
NW (DTW) - ???
DL (JFK) - Possible for 2007/8
all by 757.
Pete