Birmingham Airport set for ‘busiest Easter on record’

Birmingham Airport is braced for its busiest Easter on record – with more than 650,000 passengers set to travel during the holiday period.

Airport chiefs say it represents an estimated 15 per cent increase in customers year-on-year – with Dubai, Antalya, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca among the top destinations for the holidays with passengers jetting off for spring sunshine.  

Amsterdam, Istanbul and Paris are the most popular picks for Easter city breaks.

The airport remains on track for its busiest year and has announced a series of significant investments to enhance customer service amidst a period of record growth.

In March, a further two state-of-the-art passenger screening lanes were unveiled, increasing the airports capacity to screen around 3,600 passengers per hour.

This week, Birmingham Airport also revealed plans to invest a further £10 million into the development of an additional outbound baggage carousel in the North Terminal, as well as a reconfiguration and expansion of the south immigration area.

Both changes will result in an improved customer experience with the potential for faster processing times.

Al Titterington, terminal operations director of Birmingham Airport, said: “We are preparing for our busiest Easter holiday getaway on record with many passengers jetting off to enjoy the spring holidays.

“Since last Easter we have invested in our security area to ensure ease and simplicity for our customers travelling through the airport. 

“Our security hall that opened in June last year, was further complemented with a further two screening machines, enabling large electricals to stay in hand luggage, but more importantly allows liquids in containers under 100ml to remain in bags too.

“Our colleagues will be on hand in the terminal to assist customers on their way through the airport. However, we encourage all to look at our website for the latest guidance on travel.”