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You seem to be missing the point entirely, and I cant work out whether you have done so deliberately as its not the first time you have taken exception to a post of mine and you seem to have overlooked the fact 2 BHX posters basically agree with me in principle.
Lets get something clear, I have not once said PK should not market the airport, I just happen to harbour the view that he could better spend his resources marketing in a different way. There is nothing wrong with harbouring this view, as just because he is CEO does not mean he is immune from making mistakes (again not saying he is fully wrong, but you seem to hold the view that as CEO he can do no wrong).
Now, my point, if you chose to read it or just ignore and make an assumption based on skim reading again, is that a report, probably costing tens of thousands of pounds, is telling me something I and many others already know about BHX being in the middle of the country and jut 2 hours away. Fantastic, insightful and totally new information.
Also, my point was that PK has stated himself that 60% of BHX's 1 hour catchment do not use BHX, but, out of nowhere he suddenly expects the 2 hour catchment, who, whether you like it or not, do have superior choice closer by to use BHX (its not 'slagging off' BHX, its a simple fact really).
You seem to be missing the point entirely, and I cant work out whether you have done so deliberately as its not the first time you have taken exception to a post of mine and you seem to have overlooked the fact 2 BHX posters basically agree with me in principle.
Lets get something clear, I have not once said PK should not market the airport, I just happen to harbour the view that he could better spend his resources marketing in a different way. There is nothing wrong with harbouring this view, as just because he is CEO does not mean he is immune from making mistakes (again not saying he is fully wrong, but you seem to hold the view that as CEO he can do no wrong).
Now, my point, if you chose to read it or just ignore and make an assumption based on skim reading again, is that a report, probably costing tens of thousands of pounds, is telling me something I and many others already know about BHX being in the middle of the country and jut 2 hours away. Fantastic, insightful and totally new information.
Also, my point was that PK has stated himself that 60% of BHX's 1 hour catchment do not use BHX, but, out of nowhere he suddenly expects the 2 hour catchment, who, whether you like it or not, do have superior choice closer by to use BHX (its not 'slagging off' BHX, its a simple fact really).
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An afternoon spent spotting at BHX.
I'm not clear on the idea that airlines would come flooding in once the runway extension is officially opened. It's likely but with the amount of luck we are having at the moment with such airlines that BHX could manage at the moment (say, Qatar, Air India) it's hard to imagine.
I don't think Qatar will be materialising any time soon. Air India, at this moment of time it's a possibility.
I'm not clear on the idea that airlines would come flooding in once the runway extension is officially opened. It's likely but with the amount of luck we are having at the moment with such airlines that BHX could manage at the moment (say, Qatar, Air India) it's hard to imagine.
I don't think Qatar will be materialising any time soon. Air India, at this moment of time it's a possibility.
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Pity you didn't film from the other side, i.e. sunny side on. I was also particularly impressed with your sky and cloud scene at the end.
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There's a dedicated thread on Spectators Balcony for these more spottery posts where you won't generate as many objections as may come flying your way posting on the BHX news thread 
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"Anticipated Completeion" is June 2013, there's still an awful lot of work to do but technically they still have 7 weeks for that to be true. I assume it will be dual carriageway all the way around, as per the current road?
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Toulouse, Lyon and Gothenburg all start tomorrow.
Aircraft positioned in tonight with the first departures at 11.45 to Lyon and Toulouse and first inbound 11.15 from Toulouse.
Billund starts next month with Lyon reduced to three a week before it even starts.
With the Luxair short series of charters Gothenburg fairs well on BHX departures tomorrow.
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Yes dual carriagway, it was 8 weeks behind at one stage due to the glorious winter weather but coming along but June will be tight.
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Aircraft positioned in tonight with the first departures at 11.45 to Lyon and Toulouse and first inbound 11.15 from Toulouse.
Billund starts next month with Lyon reduced to three a week before it even starts.
With the Luxair short series of charters Gothenburg fairs well on BHX departures tomorrow.
Occams Razor
Yes dual carriagway, it was 8 weeks behind at one stage due to the glorious winter weather but coming along but June will be tight.
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Just been reading some news from anna aero about the Routes Conference in BUD.
MRS are targetting BHX as a prime new route (reportedly BHX is third on their shopping list)
MAG have at the top of their shopping list from EMA - NYC, DXB and DEL.....whilst from MAN they want PEK, VIE and PVG. These latter are routes I'm sure BHX would like too! Let's hope the team are charming the pants off airline execs and that there is some good news to announce soon. They sure need a headline carrier to start something to mark the opening of the runway extension next year?
BUD itself would be nice to have back too come to think of it!
MRS are targetting BHX as a prime new route (reportedly BHX is third on their shopping list)
MAG have at the top of their shopping list from EMA - NYC, DXB and DEL.....whilst from MAN they want PEK, VIE and PVG. These latter are routes I'm sure BHX would like too! Let's hope the team are charming the pants off airline execs and that there is some good news to announce soon. They sure need a headline carrier to start something to mark the opening of the runway extension next year?
BUD itself would be nice to have back too come to think of it!
Gayfriendly
If you think that Paul Kehoe has his head in the clouds sometimes, with this wishlist for EMA MAG are totally off the wall!
MAG have at the top of their shopping list from EMA - NYC, DXB and DEL
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Re new A45 loop. Its supposed to be 3 lanes wide not 2 as the current A45 is. Also incorporates the new service Road and new dedicated bus lane road for Centro .
Its claimed theres enough room left for the metro extension when needed.
Really tight bends ,must have a 40 or 50 mph limit when it opens surely.
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Re new A45 loop. Its supposed to be 3 lanes wide not 2 as the current A45 is. Also incorporates the new service Road and new dedicated bus lane road for Centro .
Its claimed theres enough room left for the metro extension when needed.
Really tight bends ,must have a 40 or 50 mph limit when it opens surely.
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August start for Air India at Birmingham? 
Air India to start Dreamliner flights from tomorrow - The Times of India
Air India to start Dreamliner flights from tomorrow - The Times of India
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An August start for Air India would be great ,although AI have already announced that the first B787 flt into the UK with be DEL-LHR starting end of May, brought forward from June 1st.Not BHX as stated in this article ?
Therefore perhaps this newspaper article may be inaccurate...hopefully not.
Air India Boeing 787 Planned Service Resumptions: Update as of 10MAY13 | Airline Route ? Worldwide Airline Route Updates
An August start for Air India would be great ,although AI have already announced that the first B787 flt into the UK with be DEL-LHR starting end of May, brought forward from June 1st.Not BHX as stated in this article ?
Therefore perhaps this newspaper article may be inaccurate...hopefully not.
Air India Boeing 787 Planned Service Resumptions: Update as of 10MAY13 | Airline Route ? Worldwide Airline Route Updates
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Nigel, correct me if I'm wrong but it doesn't say BHX will be the first uk flight it just says it will go full scale global with Melbourne Birmingham etc in August but before that it says the first international flight of the Dreamliner will be launched may 22nd which adds up with DEL - LHR flight you have mentioned.
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Just in the interests of research I tried to book a flight to DEL,but BHX is not on the system as yet.If August is when flights wil start then they will need to make some annoucement pretty soon I would have thought.
I know I have asked before but is there a minimum time scale from service announcement to actual start date?I know it varies depending on type of service,
ie low cost or full fare etc.It would be interesting to find out.
I know I have asked before but is there a minimum time scale from service announcement to actual start date?I know it varies depending on type of service,
ie low cost or full fare etc.It would be interesting to find out.
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Justplane crazy,
Nobody wants to see an AI 787 into BHX more than me, however a travel agent I know has just checked today and theres no sign of AI BHX-DEL even in the reserve system yet.
Lets hope their is an official announcement from Air India and BHX very soon ,so the August start date mentioned can be realised.
Nigel
Nobody wants to see an AI 787 into BHX more than me, however a travel agent I know has just checked today and theres no sign of AI BHX-DEL even in the reserve system yet.
Lets hope their is an official announcement from Air India and BHX very soon ,so the August start date mentioned can be realised.
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Things in some airlines don't work the same way of others.
Im actually not surprised AI want an August start, they seem to strive on un-organisation. It will probably start on a 'selling tickets through a friend of a friend' type scenario, before hitting mainstream sellers
Its a bit like Libyan. They don't have any direct flights to MAN listed on their website, yet they seem to be filling A320's between 3-5 times per week!?!
Im actually not surprised AI want an August start, they seem to strive on un-organisation. It will probably start on a 'selling tickets through a friend of a friend' type scenario, before hitting mainstream sellers
Its a bit like Libyan. They don't have any direct flights to MAN listed on their website, yet they seem to be filling A320's between 3-5 times per week!?!