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Birmingham Airport

International airport in Birmingham, UK

birminghamairport.co.uk

Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Company type: Partnership
Number of employees: 600–1,000
Industry: Airport Operators & Services

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Latest news about Birmingham Airport

In short: Birmingham Airport achieved record passenger volumes in July but faced significant scrutiny over baggage system failures and fee hikes.

Company announcements

Today Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 11% annually

Water-saving fixtures in North Terminal cut water use by 46%, contributing to a 38% reduction since 2019/20. These changes support the 2033 net-zero operations goal.

August 7 Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport experiences a technical issue affecting its baggage system

Engineers are on site resolving the problem, while terminal staff process baggage as quickly as possible. Passengers due to travel today should arrive as advised by airlines.

July 20 Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport announces Jet2 flights to La Rochelle for Summer 2027

The weekly Saturday service will operate from May to September 2027, adding a new French destination.

June 17 Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport announces new direct flights to Cairo

EGYPTAIR will operate four-times-weekly service from October 2026, connecting the Midlands to Egypt's capital.

Media coverage

August 7 BBC

'Utter carnage' after baggage problems at Birmingham Airport

One passenger tells the BBC that a Jet2 flight left the airport with 70 bags not loaded onto the plane.

July 31 MSN

NTSB: Heavy rain led to Birmingham Airport landing accident

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - A corporate jet carrying 14 people sustained substantial damage after the flight crew lost visual reference during a landing in heavy...

July 25 The Mirror

Ryanair flight declares mid-air emergency after taking off from Birmingham

The Ryanair flight departed Birmingham on what was expected to be a routine journey across the Irish Sea to Dublin, but was forced to make...

June 23 MSN

Birmingham Airport aiming to bring back flights to New York - here's when

Birmingham Airport is set to offer big-money inducements to major airlines as it looks to restore flights to New York. It said it would invest...

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