Birmingham Airport prepares for busiest Easter ever with more than 750,000 passengers expected to travel

Birmingham Airport is set for a busy Easter with more than 750,000 passengers expected to travel through over the two-week break.

The figure is a 10.2 per cent increase in customers year-on-year.

Dublin, Malaga, Alicante, Amsterdam and Dubai are the top five destinations of choice for passengers this Easter break, followed by a range of sunshine routes.

Al Titterington, terminal operations director of Birmingham Airport (BHX), said: “This Easter sees over 750,000 passengers travel through the airport during the two-week break.

“Customers are jetting off on sunshine, city breaks and onward travel to long-haul destinations via our international hubs.

“Customers are reminded that liquids can be carried in hand luggage, electrical items too, and both do not need to be removed during the security search process. Our teams are on hand to welcome those jetting off during the holiday period.”

Ahead of the Easter break, Birmingham Airport is issuing some top tips for customers to ensure a ‘cracking’ travel experience.

• Leave all compliant liquids and electricals in hand luggage

• Ensure any aluminium/metal bottles/flasks are emptied in advance of security. Refill stations are available once through security and are free of charge

• When going through security, ensure all items are out of pockets including phones, keys, coins, and tissues etc. Watches can be left on, but passengers should be prepared to remove belts and shoes if requested

• Each airline has its own check in time. Customers are reminded to turn up in line with when their check in opens. This information can be found on the booking

• Customers travelling with Jet2.com, easyJet or TUI can drop their bags off the day before for flights departing before 12pm. Passengers should check with the relevant airline for specific drop off times