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Not a regular flyer from BHX, but when I do, I've noticed FR and BE on terminal (Eurohub) stands but not using airbridges, yet ZB and TCX using remote parking with bus transportation. I would have thought smaller aircraft ( BE) and those not wanting to pay for use of bridges (FR) would be better remote parking to the west.
Then put ZB, TCX etc with higher proportion of PRMs on stands with airbridges.
A small extension of Eurohub towards the runway should provide an additional 4 contact stands. Less bussing, less handling staff, more efficient use of limited resources.
Then put ZB, TCX etc with higher proportion of PRMs on stands with airbridges.
A small extension of Eurohub towards the runway should provide an additional 4 contact stands. Less bussing, less handling staff, more efficient use of limited resources.
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2 or 3 years ago BHX "invested" in a transit security facility which, so far as I am aware, has never been used. Where isthe return on investment for that?
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The free drop off area is due to open today (Fri 30th June)
'The car park will have 135 spaces which can be used for free for up to half an hour and facilities will include a covered walkway to the terminal entrance'
This is when Birmingham Airport will launch FREE drop and go service - Birmingham Mail
'The car park will have 135 spaces which can be used for free for up to half an hour and facilities will include a covered walkway to the terminal entrance'
This is when Birmingham Airport will launch FREE drop and go service - Birmingham Mail
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So, now we have a 700% rise to get dropped off where I was dropped of before and a free drop off at Car Park 5 which was always free for 15 mins anyway.
The customer focussed experience just gets better.
Is there a covered walkway so that when you get dropped in CP 5 you can make your way to the terminal in inclement weather without getting completely soaked ?
The customer focussed experience just gets better.
Is there a covered walkway so that when you get dropped in CP 5 you can make your way to the terminal in inclement weather without getting completely soaked ?
Is there a covered walkway so that when you get dropped in CP 5 you can make your way to the terminal in inclement weather without getting completely soaked ?
I can't see the problem with what is a comparatively short walk to the terminal. God did give you legs. If walking is such a problem then pay up!
At EMA and LTN you don't get the option (use legs or pay).
So, now we have a 700% rise to get dropped off where I was dropped of before and a free drop off at Car Park 5 which was always free for 15 mins anyway.
The customer focussed experience just gets better.
Is there a covered walkway so that when you get dropped in CP 5 you can make your way to the terminal in inclement weather without getting completely soaked ?
The customer focussed experience just gets better.
Is there a covered walkway so that when you get dropped in CP 5 you can make your way to the terminal in inclement weather without getting completely soaked ?
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Following on from Glasgow, BHX now gone as well for winter although another site says full-stop.
Monday 30 October to Friday 23 March showing on some sites as the rest period.
United don't show it returning on 23 March and it seems it might be ending even earlier.
Monday 30 October to Friday 23 March showing on some sites as the rest period.
United don't show it returning on 23 March and it seems it might be ending even earlier.
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Ending 5th October, no return planned for now.
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Thomson are launching flights to Podgorica, x1 weekly from 16 May 2018. Will be great to finally see Montenegro on the departure boards.
Also Thomas Cook will be operating the 757-300 on Weds flights to Heraklion over the summer peak.
Also Thomas Cook will be operating the 757-300 on Weds flights to Heraklion over the summer peak.
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Sad news indeed, a big nail in the coffin for long haul at BHX. I think EWR has been on borrowed time for a while and I can't foresee another scheduled transatlantic service for a long time. It's quite depressing, (but in the current climate not surprising) to think that in summer 2018 we will have just two weekly flights across the pond. With Norwegian also gone and rumours that Vueling could be, it's not looking as rosy for 2018 as it did last year for airlines at BHX. Personally I have my doubts about Icelandair, as they rely quite heavily on US connecting traffic. Perhaps the withdrawal of UA might boost their loads a bit? Qatar could also be another casualty due to the ever worsening political situation with its neighbours.
I think BHX needs to focus on its core markets and carriers, get on with much needed infrastructure upgrades to allow them to expand and leave the serious long haul to MAN. I think the best we can hope for long haul wise is a slow expansion of seasonal charter routes - I could see Cuba and perhaps Las Vegas as possibilities. Let's hope Goa and Phuket are a success this winter.
I think BHX needs to focus on its core markets and carriers, get on with much needed infrastructure upgrades to allow them to expand and leave the serious long haul to MAN. I think the best we can hope for long haul wise is a slow expansion of seasonal charter routes - I could see Cuba and perhaps Las Vegas as possibilities. Let's hope Goa and Phuket are a success this winter.
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Prior to the CO merger, UA were never very enthusiastic about UK regional airports. They briefly operated GLA-IAD roundabout 1990 but it was Continental who introduced most regional routes. Though UA did introduce new regional routes post-merger - Newcastle to Newark, Manchester to Washington and Edinburgh to Chicago - only the latter remains.
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No flights after the summer season ends. Nothing bookable next summer
Vueling - AGP, TFS & ALC all end regular service October leaving BCN & ORY.
Pete
No flights after the summer season ends. Nothing bookable next summer
Vueling - AGP, TFS & ALC all end regular service October leaving BCN & ORY.
Pete
