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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.

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.