AT NOTTS
You obviously have no idea why these freighters are coming in. Spare parts for JLR..
The penalty clauses imposed for these cars not being ready are unbelievable ,hence why JLR are so desperate to get parts they are short of, at express delivery.
Nigel, I spent years on the logistics end of the supply chain for what was then Rover, and I probably know more about automotive logistics than you imagine.
Point is, the travel time from EMA to Solihull / Castle Bromwich would not be an obstacle to flying JLR line stop parts there rather than BHX, BHX is more convenient for sure, but if the differential between the costs of the two airport was that great then, believe me, they'd fly the stuff into EMA and truck it to the plants!
I don't honestly believe we're going to agree on the whole question of fees and commercial realities, so this is my final word on the matter. Move on!