Eastern promise?
Well it was lauded and applauded and even a government minister was on hand to see the first arrival...
But the short season of charters to China is now over and many, no doubt, will want to hear some feedback on the success, or otherwise, of the flights to Beijing.
So who will be the first to comment: China Southern Airlines, BHX management, Birmingham City Council, Caissa Travel Management or, indeed, tourism minister Helen Grant.
We are waiting...