Madrid, Aer Lingus, flybe
Madrid
I agree with ATNotts although BA will know exactly how many pax originate from the Midlands and they will know the potential O & D and transit market from published data but they would be crazy to think they have a captive market.
BMI Baby proved that there was a market between BHX-MAD pre-recession but unfortunately not a profitable one, although this should not rule it out in the future. The obvious one when more 175's are available is a flybe aircraft with a BA/IB code-share
Cloud1 - The second 175 has only been in service two days and it will be on its 16th sector shortly!!!!! Should start Stuttgart and Hamburg tomorrow for a week.
Aer Lingus
Winter changes - the Thursday and Friday 4th Dublin of the day has gone but Saturday is now three flights up one and Sunday four up one.