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There were rumours a few months back re 2011 but that was false and considering that Manchester is now just a daily 757 in summer after years as a 763 does not fill one with hope.
Also the last new transatlantic service bombed (US Air PHL) won't have helped.
AI
Politics, when it is on the apron I might just believe it.
QR
Who knows, however the Manchester service had a dip before recovering a little bit this year but still below the 2007 figures and you have to wonder if BHX or EDI will be considered until the economy picks up more. Although if a regional APD reduction is brought in it will no doubt help such services.
EK
The rumours persist re a third service but the figures show it is not needed yet. However as Ringwayman has said late 2011 or early 2012 it might happen.
Long-haul is the least of BHX's problems, it is more the lack of direct services to European capital cities (Rome, Madrid, Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki, Budapest, Prague year-round, Vienna, Athens & Lisbon) or major tourist/cutural centres (Barcelona, Berlin, Venice, Sicily etc) that needs addressing.
Pete
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