Birmingham Airport (BHX) in central England has looked back at the highlights of the past year.
The return of Qatar Airways was one of the highlights at Birmingham Airport (BHX) in the coronation year of 2023, when England almost clinched victory in the FIFA Women’s Football World Cup.
Qatar Airways makes a triumphant return
In the vibrant atmosphere of Coronation 2023, Birmingham Airport celebrated the return of Qatar Airways following a hiatus due to the challenges of the coronavirus era.
The airline resumed daily flights to Doha in the first week of July, contributing to BHX’s vibrant aviation scene.
Gulf giant rekindles connectivity
In the same week, Saudi Arabia’s flagship airline Saudia began operating on BHX, with three weekly flights to Jeddah.
Emirates has added to the excitement by reintroducing its iconic 600-seat A380 to enhance its twice-daily Dubai service.
This turn of events led BHX to name the month “Giant July” in recognition of the strong connectivity in the Middle East facilitated by the long-term commitment of these three Gulf-based carriers.
Gathering of airlines aiming for expansion
As autumn approaches, something important is happening at Birmingham Airport. easyJet has announced it is bringing forward the schedule for the opening of its three aircraft bases, scheduled for March 2024, with the aim of creating 100 local jobs.
Not to be outdone, Ryanair has confirmed that it will increase its fleet of BHX-based aircraft from six to seven next summer.
Turkish airline Pegasus begins service to Istanbul Sabiha Gökce, Jet2 expands presence with 14th aircraft at BHX, with 15th aircraft to be deployed next summer I promised to do it.
In a competitive environment, easyJet Holidays entered the package travel market to offer customers more choice while maintaining affordable prices.
TUI expands your horizons
TUI made headlines this month when it launched the first weekly winter direct flights to Singapore.
These flights catered to customers aboard the Marella Discovery cruise ship, expanding BHX’s reach and increasing travel possibilities.
Impressive customer metrics
Birmingham Airport’s commitment to customer service is evident in its excellent metrics. In his 12 months from January 2023, BHX served his 11.5 million customers.
Looking ahead, the airport expects to serve approximately 12 million customers by the end of its fiscal year in March 2024, approaching pre-pandemic passenger numbers.
Our ambitious goal for 2024/25 is to welcome more than 13 million tourists.
CEO’s future vision
Nick Burton, CEO of BHXenvisions a future defined by growth and customer satisfaction.
He emphasized the dual focus on improving long-range connectivity and low-cost growth, which are essential elements of the airport’s long-term plans.
Exciting developments ahead include the unveiling of a new £50m security hole in 2024, the launch of a customer-centric website and a 12,000-panel solar array expected to generate 20% of the airport’s electricity, sustained by This includes working towards possibilities. needs.
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