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Jet2 has launched another brand-new Greek destination from Birmingham Airport, the stunning island of Thassos, which is one of Greece’s best kept secrets and is now available to book for Summer 2027 with the UK’s largest tour operator.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has landed a strong start to 2026 with over 840,000 passengers travelling through the airport in February – a 2.7% increase compared to last year.

easyJet has launched flights and package holidays on its new route from Birmingham Airport to Rome.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has landed at the region’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and will feature minifigures of real airport colleagues as part of a campaign aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible work that goes into ‘building’ travel experiences. The ‘building your journey’ campaign showcases a variety of BHX team members accompanied by miniature LEGO versions of themselves.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has published its new sustainability strategy for 2026 to 2030, outlining the next strategic steps on its journey to becoming a more sustainable and socially responsible business. Split across ten key strategic themes aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the new plan maps out key actions to support local communities, mitigate operational impact on the environment and be more energy efficient.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is preparing for its busiest February half-term ever with a 10% increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year. Over 140,000 passengers are forecast to travel through the regional transport during the half-term period from Friday 13th February to Sunday 22nd February 2026.

The Indian Brewery Company is thrilled to announce its official expansion into Birmingham Airport, in partnership with TRGC, a leading UK travel hub hospitality operator.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced a targeted, financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between BHX and New York, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to the growth of long haul into global markets.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is hosting its first ever Race the Plane charity event in support of its nominated charity partner, Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity.

Following continued demand from British holidaymakers looking to enjoy some much-needed sunshine, Jet2 has expanded its Summer 26 programme to Greece from Birmingham Airport by adding capacity to two popular Greek destinations.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced plans for three eateries and a new executive lounge within the Departures Lounge to open in phases during 2026 as part of the airport’s ongoing transformation.

Wizz Air today announces a brand new route from Birmingham to Timișoara, Romania.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has celebrated the first-year milestone of its corporate charity partnership with Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity by announcing a record fundraising total. The regional airport raised £116,802 across the first year of the partnership supporting the hospital in providing vital care for young patients including the funding of a sensory room on one of the hospital’s busy wards.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is now further connected to Scotland via a regular direct sleeper train service in a historic schedule change that compliments the regional transport hub’s existing air connections with Scotland.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has supported an awards programme aimed at engaging local schools with sustainability and environmental action. The regional transport hub supported Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council’s Greener Schools Awards programme aimed at encouraging schools in the area to think globally and act locally.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) ended 2025 on a high with a record month for passenger traffic in December. 943,889 passengers travelled through the airport in December 2025 – a 6.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The milestone month culminates a record-breaking year for passenger traffic at Birmingham Airport, which saw 13,654,108 passengers travel through during 2025, the highest figure recorded in a single year.

easyJet is launching its popular, free Twilight Bag Drop service at Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025. The airport won ‘Best UK Airport for Leisure Travel (Medium Sized)’ at the annual awards event which celebrates excellence within the travel industry in recognition of ongoing work to transform the passenger experience amidst a significant period of growth.