Free entry to Britain's biggest beer festival for holidaymakers delayed by Birmingham Airport drama
It's enough to drive you to drink!
Thousands of passengers saw their flights grounded yesterday (August 6) after a light aircraft made an emergency landing at Birmingham Airport.
But for some, there was at least the small consolation of being able to attend Britain's biggest beer festival.
Passengers whose flights were delayed or cancelled as a result of the drama were offered free admission to the Great British Beer Festival, being held at the neighbouring NEC.
Among them were Cole Lawrence, from Wolverhampton, and his friends, whose flight to Xanthe was grounded.
At least 22 flights were delayed or cancelled following the incident, and one man was treated for minor injuries.
The festival, which offers a choice of 900 different drinks, is organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra).
John Corser, chairman of Camra's Dudley and South Staffordshire branch, said: "Passengers delayed by the airport runway incident were offered free entry with their boarding card to the Great British Beer Festival."
The event, which is expected to attract about 66,000 beer buffs, runs until Saturday (August 9).
It is the first time the event has been held in the West Midlands, although the Great British Winter Beer Festival was held in Birmingham in 2019.
