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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.

Colleagues from Birmingham Airport (BHX) have given back to their local community this Christmas with their most successful charity gift drive campaign ever. The airport’s annual ‘Bringing Joy to Our Journey’ initiative saw colleagues and partners donate over 1,000 gifts to local charities over the festive period, exceeding previous donation milestones.

easyJet has launched flights on a new weekly route from Birmingham Airport to Grenoble.

The Indian Brewery Company has announced its official expansion with a new location at Birmingham Airport, in partnership with TRGC, a leading UK travel hub hospitality operator.

Colleagues from Birmingham Airport (BHX) and partner organisations have spread festive joy to young patients at Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity in support of the charity’s Christmas Appeal.

Ryanair has announced that it has carried 35 million passengers through Birmingham Airport since it began operations to/from the airport in 1987.

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have expanded their Christmas Markets programme for Winter 2026/27 from Birmingham Airport, by putting a brand-new route on sale to Copenhagen.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is preparing for its busiest Christmas ever with an 11% increase in customers year-on-year. Over half a million passengers are forecast to travel through the airport over the festive period. 

Passengers flying out of Birmingham Airport over the Christmas season can expect a full itinerary of festive activities. The airport is hosting a programme of seasonal festivities to coincide with the most wonderful time of year.  

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported its busiest November ever amidst a record-breaking year for passenger volume. 883,056 passengers travelled through the airport in November 2025 – a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last year. 

Jet2 has revealed more exciting news for customers today, by announcing the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt from Birmingham Airport, as well as a special offer on holidays to celebrate the arrival of the new destination.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities with extensive investment into enhancing its assisted travel service for those with disabilities.  

The UK’s first ever civilian Air Traffic Control (ATC) Apprentice has successfully qualified as an Air Traffic Controller at Birmingham Airport (BHX).
 
 

easyJet has operated its biggest ever flying programme at Birmingham Airport (BHX), up 22% compared to last year. The airline also carried over two million passengers in its 2025 financial year, a record number and 28% more than last year.
 
 

Colleagues from Birmingham Airport (BHX) and other partner organisations have raised £18,680 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity by participating in a fun run along the airport’s runway.
 
 

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has hosted representatives from Krakow Airport (KRK) for a collaborative visit to discuss best airfield safety practices.