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Today marks one year since easyJet launched its base at Birmingham Airport in March 2024

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is celebrating its most waste efficient year ever with its recycling rate for terminal operations exceeding 75%.

In a further announcement focusing on passenger experience enhancements, Birmingham Airport has confirmed a new assisted travel partnership to manage this vital service provision supporting the needs of its customers.  

Birmingham Airport has announced plans to introduce a barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Premium Set Down and drop off areas. The changes, which will be rolled out in phases beginning with the Elmdon multi-storey in February, and the drop off facilities following in Spring 2025.  The removal of barriers will assist the flow of vehicles in the relevant areas and reduce congestion during busier times.  

As Birmingham Airport makes further preparations for its busiest year ever, a series of announcements around the enhanced passenger experience are expected, beginning with the launch of two additional security screening lanes in readiness ahead of summer.   

easyJet has announced a brand-new year-round route from Birmingham Airport to Lanzarote which will start on 27 October 2025.

Birmingham Airport, in partnership with its car park operator NCP, is introducing a new barrierless system for vehicles dropping off passengers at its Premium Set Down and drop off car parks.

As part of its Airport Community Fund, Birmingham Airport has donated £5,000 to Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets to fund the purchase of new kayaks.

Birmingham Airport is preparing for its busiest February half-term on record with a 20% increase in passenger numbers compared to a similar period last year.

 Wizz Air UK has announced a new route from Birmingham to Rome Fiumicino.