Originally Posted by AbeamPoints
a) They have no serious rival airport (don't say Coventry as its rubbish).
As already said, Coventry is certainly no BHX but what theyve managed out of portakabins is impressive. People (airlines and pax) still want to fly in and out of their despite that.
In the new year the chances are they'll get permission for the long awaited terminal, a terminal that is being designed for locos. Things may then change. With concrete (pardon the pun) facilities and infrastructure, far lower costs and generally being geared towards the lo-cost short haul market Coventry may well give BHX a run for their money on short haul.