It sounds like people are convinced that BHX are not going after the likes of QR/EY/U2 but actively seeking out Armavia etc.
The rumours I have heard claim that BHX have been in contact with all those airlines in the last five years and they have all declined for one reason or another. Obviously we don't know what was offered but from what I hear certainly in respect of U2 it is not for the lack of trying.
I also don't think any of those airlines can be blamed for shying away in
the last few years, what a disaster that could have been with the economy, US Air PHL was bad enough.
Although, now might be the time and I agree with chinapattern that QR
would have a massive kick start with the onward connections to ATQ.
This is not just from BHX "fanboys" like myself but from the East as well
but we have to assume that this is not enough on its own to make a
service profitable or even more likely it could be down to lack of aircraft.
Don't forget ARN, CPH and BCN (more "known" cities) started with 319's
and Berlin is still one or an A320. A luxury I doubt they could afford with BHX.
I have to admit I would be disappointed if EDI got the nod over BHX but with Emirates having still not announced an evening service from GLA, QR might see that as the safer option.
As for the more unusual carriers I doubt BHX go after these, as they
are probably dreamt up in the backstreet travel agents of Brum.
As for Jet2 I have no idea if BHX have ever tried but looking at their current flights they would be okay at BHX in winter, as plenty of room to park their
aircraft up like the EMA based aircraft
Pete