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The Latest Breaking News from Birmingham Airport

TUI flight nightmare for family as holiday 'ruined' by 29 hour wait at Birmingham Airport

They eventually made it to Tenerife

Nottingham Post

Jet2 refuse family payout after 16-hour delay as 'plane runs out of sandwiches'

Adam Lewis and his family were due to return from a week-long all-inclusive holiday in Antalya on June 1 but found out that their Jet2 flight had been delayed

Daily Mirror

Grandad's £14k TUI nightmare as granddaughter 'stranded at hotel with dirty cot'

John Taylor and his family were emailed just before their TUI flight from Birmingham Airport to Rhodes in Greece to say it had been cancelled and they'd have to stay in a UK hotel overnight

Daily Mirror

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TUI customer waits 30 hours for flight after plane 'runs out of petrol'

Chantal Starke's TUI flight from Birmingham Airport to Tenerife was delayed by 30 hours, putting a serious dampener on her first holiday abroad without her family

Daily Mirror

Man arrested over 1996 IRA Manchester bombing is released without charge

The suspect was detained by counter-terrorism officers after stepping off a plane at Birmingham Airport

Manchester Evening News

Man arrested in connection with 1996 Manchester bombing

Greater Manchester Police said a man was arrested at Birmingham Airport on Thursday night on suspicion of terrorism offences.

The Independent UK

Counter terror cops arrest man over 1996 IRA bombing of Manchester

A suspect was held at Birmingham Airport last night - he was being questioned today

Manchester Evening News

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New HS2 station will bring in 1,000 jobs, says mayor

The HS2 interchange near the NEC and Birmingham Airport is due to open in 2026.

The Independent UK

Jet2 Birmingham Airport flight makes emergency landing in Greece after pilot 'faints' and

There was an emergency landing in Greece

Nottingham Post

Glasgow bound flight declares mid-air emergency and diverts back to Birmingham

Flybe flight BE796, which departed around 5:45pm this evening from Birmingham Airport, issued an emergency squawk 7700 code as the plane was in the air above Derby.

Glasgow Live

Passengers terrified after man's drunken airport prank causes flight delay

The incident occurred at Birmingham Airport on July 29 leaving panic-stricken passengers booked on the flight to Amsterdam fuming

Wales Online

Jet2 doubles Nice flights after France finally ditches Covid visitor rules

It has added a new route to the French Riviera from Birmingham Airport and increased frequency from Leeds Bradford and Manchester Airport next summer

Wales Online

Disabled woman misses holiday flight after airport staff 'forget about' her

Colin and Sandra Jarvis had arranged special assistance for their Ryanair flight to Faro, Portugal, however the plane ended up leaving without the pair when no one came to get them.

Daily Record

Couple miss start of holiday after special assistance airport staff 'forgot about' them

Retiree Sandra Jarvis, who suffers with arthritis, requires additional help at airports but despite pre-booking, special assistance staff didn't turn up - and they didn't arrive at the gate on time

Daily Mirror

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UK's worst airports for flight departure delays, according to official study

Departures from Birmingham Airport were an average of 12 minutes and 24 seconds late taking-off in 2021, CAA data suggests

Chronicle Live

Full list of UK's worst airports for flight delays revealed as families plan summer holidays

UK airports have been ranked based on flight punctuality in 2021, and according to the research, Birmingham Airport was the worst for flight delays last year

The Independent UK

Worst airports for flight delays revealed

Departures from the airport with the poorest record were an average of 12 minutes and 24 seconds late taking-off in 2021.

Daily Record

Furious TUI passengers attempt to rip open door to get their luggage after 12 hour delays

Video footage captured the moment angry group surrounded an airline rep in Birmingham Airport's baggage hall after hours waiting by a carousel.

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Daily Mirror

Furious TUI passengers try to rip open door after 12 hour nightmare journey

TUI have admitted they let down their passengers at Birmingham Airport after they were so fed up after a 12 hour nightmare return from Turkey they tried to rip open a door

Daily Mirror

Mum's 'passport nightmare' means she missed £1,400 holiday for dying relative

Rachel Brindle, a customer service manager from Sheldon, Birmingham, was due to travel from Birmingham Airport to Ölüdeniz in Turkey but couldn't because her daughter's passport didn't arrive

Birmingham Post

Ryanair adds fifth aircraft and new winter routes at Birmingham Airport

Budget airline is investing in West Midlands airport as it mark 35 years of business

Daily Mirror

Family left in tears as dream holiday to Disney World 'ruined over airline blunder'

The Miller family turned up at Birmingham Airport on May 30 for their dream holiday only to be blocked by KLM as airline staff broke devastating news

Daily Mirror

'Exhausted' passengers 'sleeping on airport floor' as they wait hours for luggage

Exasperated and tired airport passengers are sleeping on the floor as they wait two hours to pick up their luggage while others have been left on the tarmac for hours due to a lack of airport staffing

Nottingham Post

TUI, Jet2, EasyJet and Ryan Air statements over flights from Birmingham Airport

Relieved travellers reported reduced queues

Daily Mirror

Brits 'pretending to be disabled' to skip airport queues as wheelchair requests spike

As Birmingham Airport reveals it has seen a 20% increase in the number of people asking for wheelchairs and other assistance, some travellers have been accused of faking disabilities to avoid queues

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