Gayfriendly,
Im told ALL airlines that start new scheduled destinations out of BHX get offered the same fees deal.
First year free, then each year a stepped increase.
90% of getting an airline to come into an airport, is down to the airline wanting the route, if it feels there is a market to make money.
Airlines therefore will not come to BHX because they get freebies , but only if they think they can make money for a lengthy period on it.
Nigel