Birmingham Airport Popularity Set to Soar

Birmingham Airport's runway extension is anticipated to increase capacity by approximately nine million travellers annually.

Data revealed by Birmingham Airport has revealed that the most popular destinations among passengers passing through its gates include New York and Dubai. With both cities remaining popular hotspots for business and pleasure, Birmingham's range of flights are proving to be in strong demand.

As an international hub for the West Midlands, Birmingham offers those in the Midlands with an easy route abroad. Flying to various locations around the world, from European cities including Vienna and Istanbul to further flung destinations such as Orlando, it remains a hugely popular transport link. And with news that the airport is looking to improve its passenger service by merging two terminals, high demand for flights to Spain, Greece, New York and Dubai is likely to continue.

Birmingham Airport has already revealed that a runway extension will increase capacity by approximately nine million annual travellers.  With plans to further extend long haul services even after the work is complete, passenger numbers could reach 21 million by 2014, providing a vital travel hub for Britain. Speaking of the developments, Daniel Sutcliffe, spokesman for the airport, revealed "When completed later this year the scheme will lead to a larger centralised passenger security search area, an enlarged meeting and greeting arrivals point, and an improved shopping and catering offer in both landside and airside areas." As the hub begins taking invaluable pressure off of London Heathrow, Birmingham Airport's popularity is set to soar.

Posted by Raef, 03 August 2010 15:06

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