Birmingham airport has reported fourteen consecutive months of record passenger growth.
Figures published today by the Midlands airport show numbers were up 13.2 per cent in April compared to the same period in 2015.
Birmingham said it was boosted by a sharp rise in demand for long-haul travel with numbers up 41.2 per cent in April.
Birmingham CEO Paul Kehoe said: “As we enter into the busy summer flight season, April’s figures are very encouraging and show that we are meeting the growing demand for long haul services.
“April was a very significant month seeing us announce two new direct scheduled services to China with Beijing Capital Airlines. We also welcomed the arrival of Czech Airlines to Birmingham Airport and Thomas Cook Airlines announced it will be increasing its base fleet to five aircraft from summer 2017.
“Our teams are now focusing on raising awareness of the large selection of carriers and routes which serve Birmingham Airport, whilst continuing to work hard to attract even more new airlines to the region,” he said.
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