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I'm with Daza on this one - it was almost a given that someone (not necessarily yourself, so please don't take this personally!) would manage to find a downside to this announcement, sure enough we've got two already!!
I think it's a Brummy trait (speaking as an ex-pat Brummy) to see the glass half empty rather than half full!
I'm with Daza on this one - it was almost a given that someone (not necessarily yourself, so please don't take this personally!) would manage to find a downside to this announcement, sure enough we've got two already!!
I think it's a Brummy trait (speaking as an ex-pat Brummy) to see the glass half empty rather than half full!
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and heres another... offering F class and filling it is a whole different ball game. If they thought they could fill them why has it taken over 10 years ?
Cant see it being offered on all rotations as its a significant drop in capacity for the cheap seats
Cant see it being offered on all rotations as its a significant drop in capacity for the cheap seats
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Hi MV
It is looking like EK42/2 only.
Also the fares at certain times even in economy are higher than EK37/8/9/40.
Shame if DXB is the destination, as it is a much better arrival time.
As for glass half-full, it is a difficult one as you have to be realistic as well as positive and it is probably best not drift off into fantasy like some threads.
Want some more positive news - American showing well into November now and it appears to Friday - Monday and Wednesday ex BHX or daily except Tuesday and Thursday in old money.
Saturday morning in summer will be interesting -
UA27 07.10 EWR
AA130 07.00 JFK
EK41 07.05 DXB
TOM797 06.50 MBJ
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It is looking like EK42/2 only.
Also the fares at certain times even in economy are higher than EK37/8/9/40.
Shame if DXB is the destination, as it is a much better arrival time.
As for glass half-full, it is a difficult one as you have to be realistic as well as positive and it is probably best not drift off into fantasy like some threads.
Want some more positive news - American showing well into November now and it appears to Friday - Monday and Wednesday ex BHX or daily except Tuesday and Thursday in old money.
Saturday morning in summer will be interesting -
UA27 07.10 EWR
AA130 07.00 JFK
EK41 07.05 DXB
TOM797 06.50 MBJ
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As for glass half-full, it is a difficult one as you have to be realistic as well as positive and it is probably best not drift off into fantasy like some threads
Well said OP! Positive: a third EK flight which is amazing news on top of Norwegian, increased TK, daily AI, FI, AA, new destinations from TCX and TOM and new flights by Vueling. Realistic: if QR or EY were thinking of starting flights into BHX, they might be thinking again now. That's not moaning, just being realistic....and just stating my opinion, I could very well be wrong!
AT Notts - I too am an ex-pat Brummie, perhaps with me it's a case of 'you can't take the Brummie out the boy' Although the only glass half full problem for me right now is my wine glass, so excuse me and cheers
Well said OP! Positive: a third EK flight which is amazing news on top of Norwegian, increased TK, daily AI, FI, AA, new destinations from TCX and TOM and new flights by Vueling. Realistic: if QR or EY were thinking of starting flights into BHX, they might be thinking again now. That's not moaning, just being realistic....and just stating my opinion, I could very well be wrong!
AT Notts - I too am an ex-pat Brummie, perhaps with me it's a case of 'you can't take the Brummie out the boy' Although the only glass half full problem for me right now is my wine glass, so excuse me and cheers
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GF what makes me think I meant you? As you say I have just as much right to my opinion too. I knew which of you would bite! If Birmingham Airport landed 10 new airlines some here wouldn't be satisfied. This is great news Birmingham Airport is thriving. I'm from Lichfield me and members of my family have been employed there in the past 20 years it's about time Brummies we're proud of Birmingham and Birmingham Airport like Mancunians rightly are about their city. I make absolutely no apologies for commenting on some of the constant whining and moaning here. I know some who do it are not who they say they are and have definite hidden agendas. Let's get back to talking about Birmingham Airport.
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Thank you Pete and CabinCrewe re your responses to my first class query. The third daily rotation is very good news for us punters in the West Country too as it's yet another long haul option from BHX if we don't fancy travelling east to Boris's bete noire.
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Great news for BHX!!
The problem for QR is not that they don't take BHX seriously, they simply do not have enough frames to do it. Having said that, it was marginal between EDI and BHX - launching EDI made much more sense for QR.
Hope to see them in BHX soon though - Im told 2015...
It will make commuting back home for me from DOH much easier... :-p
The problem for QR is not that they don't take BHX seriously, they simply do not have enough frames to do it. Having said that, it was marginal between EDI and BHX - launching EDI made much more sense for QR.
Hope to see them in BHX soon though - Im told 2015...
It will make commuting back home for me from DOH much easier... :-p
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Certainly the Ek news is good for punters further afield than BHX. Don't forget that BE are tied in to offer connections via the flybe network with Ek flights at LGW, MAN, BHX etc.
If pushed it should help to push punters through the flybe network to the likes of NQY, IOM, JER
cs
If pushed it should help to push punters through the flybe network to the likes of NQY, IOM, JER
cs
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Daza, I agree there are some on here with an agenda, although I can moan I can assure you I'm definitely not one of them! And 10 new airlines, the posh wine would for sure come out if that ever happened!! We've already got 4 for 2015 and that is incredible news which I (positively) commented on a few posts back. The airport as you rightly say is thriving and the 10 million pax figure must surely be in reach next year.
It may not always come across but I am proud of the airport and it's achievements. I will try to make sure this comes across better in future. Here's to a cracking 2015 at BHX and I look forward to being part of the hopefully 10 million next year when I take flights from BHX to Berlin, Madrid and Barcelona and that's just for starters!
It may not always come across but I am proud of the airport and it's achievements. I will try to make sure this comes across better in future. Here's to a cracking 2015 at BHX and I look forward to being part of the hopefully 10 million next year when I take flights from BHX to Berlin, Madrid and Barcelona and that's just for starters!
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Thought BE only interlined with EK with codesharing being done with EY (just need to look at the MAN arrivals/departures to see extensive it is).
Rather think EK's decision was a "no-brainer" as putting an A380 into BHX and keeping it 2 daily would only result in a minimal increase in capacity. This 3rd service allows plenty of room to grow the route in the medium term and then introduce an A380.
Rather think EK's decision was a "no-brainer" as putting an A380 into BHX and keeping it 2 daily would only result in a minimal increase in capacity. This 3rd service allows plenty of room to grow the route in the medium term and then introduce an A380.
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Well word on the vine at Norwegian is that the new routes are just the start with further announcements due in the new year. TFS/LPA for winter 2015/16 & more med routes & frequency for S16 + Scandinavia and long haul when the 787-900's replace the 2 8's at LGW all subject to DoT granting US rights which is far from certain.
Well done BHX
Well done BHX
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BE don't codeshare with Ek.
However if you book via the Ek website for a random weekday in May15, Ek will offer you BE coded connecting flights for say NQY-DXB via BHX, MAN or LGW.
No it's not code sharing but surely this ticketing agreement or whatever you want to call it will help feed the BE domestic network at BHX ?
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However if you book via the Ek website for a random weekday in May15, Ek will offer you BE coded connecting flights for say NQY-DXB via BHX, MAN or LGW.
No it's not code sharing but surely this ticketing agreement or whatever you want to call it will help feed the BE domestic network at BHX ?
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Excellent news regarding EK - more important is the addition of first class which is a true vote in confidence. Lets hope than in twelve months time we are still as positive; if this flight does well and AA can make JFK work then it might make other airlines sit up and take notice.
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EK prices on new flight
Prices in J for dates to BKK on the new BHX flight are at least 25% more than the other two daily flights so their pricing matrix is squiffy at the moment-I am sure it will settle down
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I heard from an employee of Norwegian that they may set up a base in BHX in the near future
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New FlyBe Route - Deauville
31 December 2014
Flybe to operate three times weekly flights to Deauville from Birmingham Airport next summer.
Birmingham customers will be able to fly direct to Deauville for the first time this summer following Flybe's announcement to add this third new French route to its 2015 Summer schedule.
The three times a week service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 22nd June and 26th September 2015. One way fares from £24.99 including taxes and charges are available for booking now at www.flybe.com.
Deauville is a fashionable, internationally renowned beach resort located in northwest France and known as the Parisian Riviera. It is famous particularly for its sandy beaches and for hosting prestigious horse racing events, polo matches and the annual Deauville American Film Festival.
Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer comments: “We are pleased to offer passengers this brand new route to Deauville as part of our 2015 Summer schedule that boosts further the large selection of flights to great city and sun destinations from Birmingham.”
William Pearson, Birmingham Airport’s Aviation Development Director, added: “Flybe’s decision to introduce this new service to Deauville from Birmingham Airport is great news for passengers in the region who are looking to get away for a relaxing break in the summer. This picturesque seaside town in northwest France, known for its famous race course, harbour, sandy beaches and choice of luxurious hotels, is an excellent addition to Flybe’s network of flights from Birmingham.”
Flybe will operate 26 routes from Birmingham for Summer 2015 with a total choice of up to 339 flights a week that includes two other new French summer routes - to Bastia on the northern tip of the French island of Corsica, and to Biarritz, a luxurious seaside town well known for hosting premier surfing events.
Highlights of new summer route to Deauville (DOL) from Birmingham (BHX)
Effective for travel 22nd June - 26th Sep 2015
Tues/Thurs/Sun
Operated by 2x2 88-seat Embraer 175
Tues
Dep BHX 1155 Arr DOL 1350 Dep DOL 1415 Arr BHX 1410
Thurs
Dep BHX 1205 Arr DOL 1400 Dep DOL720 Arr BHX 1715
Sun
Dep BHX 1100 Arr DOL 1255 Dep DOL 1320 Arr BHX 1330
One way fares from £24.99 including taxes and charges.
Flybe to operate three times weekly flights to Deauville from Birmingham Airport next summer. Birmingham customers will be able to fly direct to Deauville for the first time this summer following Flybe's announcement to add this third new French route to its 2015 Summer schedule.
The three times a week service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between 22nd June and 26th September 2015. One way fares from £24.99 including taxes and charges are available for booking now at www.flybe.com.
Deauville is a fashionable, internationally renowned beach resort located in northwest France and known as the Parisian Riviera. It is famous particularly for its sandy beaches and for hosting prestigious horse racing events, polo matches and the annual Deauville American Film Festival.
Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer comments: “We are pleased to offer passengers this brand new route to Deauville as part of our 2015 Summer schedule that boosts further the large selection of flights to great city and sun destinations from Birmingham.”
William Pearson, Birmingham Airport’s Aviation Development Director, added: “Flybe’s decision to introduce this new service to Deauville from Birmingham Airport is great news for passengers in the region who are looking to get away for a relaxing break in the summer. This picturesque seaside town in northwest France, known for its famous race course, harbour, sandy beaches and choice of luxurious hotels, is an excellent addition to Flybe’s network of flights from Birmingham.”
Flybe will operate 26 routes from Birmingham for Summer 2015 with a total choice of up to 339 flights a week that includes two other new French summer routes - to Bastia on the northern tip of the French island of Corsica, and to Biarritz, a luxurious seaside town well known for hosting premier surfing events.
Highlights of new summer route to Deauville (DOL) from Birmingham (BHX)
Effective for travel 22nd June - 26th Sep 2015
Tues/Thurs/Sun
Operated by 2x2 88-seat Embraer 175
Tues
Dep BHX 1155 Arr DOL 1350 Dep DOL 1415 Arr BHX 1410
Thurs
Dep BHX 1205 Arr DOL 1400 Dep DOL720 Arr BHX 1715
Sun
Dep BHX 1100 Arr DOL 1255 Dep DOL 1320 Arr BHX 1330
One way fares from £24.99 including taxes and charges.
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Birmingham-Deauville
As people know I am genially positive about new routes (I'm getting my hat and a knife and fork) but at the moment I am concerned about the direction of Flybe. Three weekly flights to a very secondary French regional airport for a few months yet they dropped 11 routes from Birmingham including TLS, CGN, WAT, OSL etc. Can they really make more money operating these routes? I wonder if they are as directional-less as they were before the whole "reorganisation." I do however hope the route works.
Hat tastes nice yum!
Happy New Year Ppruners!
Daza
Hat tastes nice yum!
Happy New Year Ppruners!
Daza