jpthomas72
I don't agree re your comments re Berlin, I think the last time it stopped
was due to the fact the airline went under (DUO) and I am not the
only one although I am not sure about a full service operator.
The Route Shop | Birmingham International Airport (BHX/EGBB)
Okay Cologne is flagged up as well, which doesn't add to the credibility of the article but never mind, as the rest are pretty much as you would expect.
Under the BA franchise TXL was carrying over 3000 pax a month (CAA 2003)which averaged out at 36 a flight although it was lower under Duo.
However if it was a goldmine LH or BE would have tried it by now but it is a route made for ryanair or easyjet. Obviously the former is ruled out as you rightly say it is covered by them at East Mids. However easy has a base at SXF but they seem to be uninterested in BHX. So in the short-term it isn't going to happen but it is not looking good for the rest either.
flybe's Frankfurt to be fair does compete with LH and I was amazed that they kept it after the Connect takeover but yields are supposed to be good (if you believe what you are told) and the same goes for Stuttgart
(have you seen the CAA stats!!!!) and Dusseldorf.
Pete