think it's taking a bit longer because it's now being extended down paralell with the pier, to make way for shops I presume rather than seats
, the framework is pretty much up now so hopefully won't take too much longer.
With ref to easy, have read on a number of forums that BHX is being considered as a destination from MAD & SXF with GVA a slight possibility also. Maybe BHX have seen the light, and now BA have gone they're ready to embrace the LOCO's like others did years ago