Terminal change to Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport has reverted to using just one terminal. Bosses say the move will trigger a £100m investment in new facilities over the next decade.
It comes on the day the airport celebrated its first monthly rise in passengers for almost two years, following a 0.2 per cent increase in January.
All departing passengers will now go through a combined security search area and inbound passengers will arrive into a single meeting and greeting area.
Will Heynes, the airport’s operations director, said: “The £13m investment puts the airport in a stronger position to attract new customers and showcase the airport as the region’s global gateway; not only to the Midlands but also the wider catchment and show that it’s a viable alternative to London and Manchester.
“Our goal for 2011 is to improve the passenger experience and this project will create a smoother journey through the terminal and improve our overall efficiency. Over the next ten years we will invest a further £100m in our facilities, which will help us achieve our vision of doubling our passenger numbers by 2018.”
