Milestone month for BHX with launch of Draft Master plan, route announcements and further fundraising successes
October proved to be a particularly eventful month for the airport, with major milestones both on and off the runway.
Celebrating another consecutive month of record-breaking passengers (1,263,730) the airport also unveiled its new draft Master Plan, with public consultations now well underway across the region.
Of those record number of passengers choosing to fly from BHX, the most popular destinations included Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Alicante and Malaga. Adding further to that choice, the airport also launched EgyptAir’s inaugural service to Cairo providing direct connectivity to the city and convenient connections to Africa, the Middle East and the Far East.
Not stopping there, the airport also announced the arrival of Air Transat next summer, operating direct flights to Toronto. The announcement has been widely welcomed by the region and will restore an important link between the Midlands and Canada.
October also saw the airport host its annual charity dinner, raising an incredible £80,500 in a single evening. These vital funds for BHX’s charity partner Birmingham Children’s Hospital will help support thousands of children who depend on the hospital’s amazing care and expertise.
Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at Birmingham Airport, said: “October has been a brilliant month for Birmingham Airport and there has been plenty happening across the business worthy of celebrating. We’re seeing continued strong demand from passengers across our current flight programme, supporting the introduction of new or extended services and reinforcing our confidence in the exciting developments planned for the airport in the years ahead. I look forward to seeing what the winter season has in store, with the return of several popular seasonal routes for passengers to enjoy.”
Public consultation for BHX’s draft Master Plan will close on 4 December 2026, giving you until then to share your feedback on the airport’s plans. If you would like to attend one of the public consultation events taking place across the region, details of the remaining sessions can be found here.