As of 2006 estimates from the National Statistics
Whilst there is a chance that things havent changed, the world changes so quickly these days that I wouldnt trust figures from 4 years ago.
The world is in a very different place since 2006.
They should serve gatwick or stansted 5 times a week and Birmingham Manchester once weekly.
I dont see whay ANY airline should operate ANY route 1 weekly, Its so pointless. If you miss it, you have to wait a week till the next one, and what about all those travellers who want to fly the other 6 days of the week? Also, what about business, cant really wait 3-4 days before you can travel out. You might as well not even offer the bloomin route!
RE A380.
Heard about the A380 compliance and fingers crossed for late 2011, early 2012
Sorry to burst the bubble, but BHX has to wait for the 2 class A380, and there is no deffinate date set for their EIS. The next UK A380 is for the 2nd daily MAN route, then depending on 2 class EIS, ither LHR gets a 3rd or BHX gets their bird.