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Sat in the sun in Sousse, having arrived on the Fly4/TUI on Friday. Think this flight was a first for me - the aircraft pushed back at 0613, 2 minutes ahead of schedule!! Excellent service by the crew.

Kevin, I think you are 100% correct but unfortunately when the opportunity occurred we had cries of “big brother” from the surrounding conurbation. The inhabitants of Greater Manchester have no problem with the M word but suggest the B word and its akin to making a bad smell in church.

We cannot even blame Beeching for its closure and I suspect that too much of it has been built on. Great idea, shame about the practicalities.

Holiday in Phuket with SAGA. Not flying from Brum, but thought may be of interest. First leg required a trip up the M6 mid afternoon in pouring rain, fortunately in a people carrier taxi. Arrived at Manchester with 4 hours to departure - at least flying from BHX, I do not have motorway delays...

Abolutely correct Jon. The system just does not accept me as the person in the picture, so it is a short walk to see the man at the desk who puts passport in machine, says that's ok and I am on my way.

Recently went on my annual sabbatical to Pafos. Flew Monarch on Wed 4th May and returned Tue 31st May. Whilst there saw the postings, as well as local press re Cobalt. If my experience this year is any guidance then I cannot see them rushing to fly from BHX. The outbound Monarch had my...

Decided to give the Bruges Christmas market a go this year, as a result of VLM introducung the Antwerp service. Flew out on Monday, accompanied by the wife, 9 other passengers and a crew of 3. Arrived 20 minutes early and transferred to Berchem by bus for €3 each then by train to Brugge which...

Fortunately our group of four have chipped passports, although mine threw a wobbly so I had to see a man!! The main Q was about eight layers long. Then there was the prolonged wait for the baggage, although sniffer the dog seemed to be enjoying himself.

It is a good few years since I took an active interest in collecting registrations etc, however my interest in aircraft and BHX has not diminished. So this is posted without any reg info, but more as a comment and possible assistance for others. Sunday 30th August 0400 found me at BHX checking...