Quote: crewmeal My question is why don't BA use BHX as a diversion airport for longhaul flights? Over the past few of years when there have been problems at LHR/LGW, BA have used every other UK airport plus European points such as AMS/FRA/CDG. Surely if they offloaded pax at these points the extra 'mileage' will cause hassle and stress for those concerned.
Could be because it's a really small airport for handling more than one or two large aircraft.
I've only been there once - diverted in about 2 years ago as it happens and I was surprised at how small an airport BHX actually is