Jobs windfall with Monarch expansion
Up to 200 jobs are set to be created with the news that Monarch Airlines will launch five new routes from Birmingham Airport.
New services will be available to Rome, Dubrovnik, Milan, Venice and Heraklion from summer 2012, taking the total served by the airline to 29.
Monarch's growth in operations also includes the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft to its Birmingham fleet, giving it six aircraft at the site.
The new planes will arrive at the airport in March next year.
Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport’s chief executive, said: "We are delighted with Monarch's announcement regarding growth at Birmingham. The increase in the choice of routes served by Monarch underpins the confidence the airline has in the future growth of our region. In a difficult market it is encouraging to see this expansion also supporting the creation of up to 200 jobs.
"With the airport's considerable investment in facilities and with plans to commit £100m over the next ten years, the industry is clearly impressed with the work we are doing."
