May 2009 passenger figures

US Airways launched their new service to Philadelphia
Birmingham International Airport handled 831,738 passengers
during May 2009 - a fall of 5.2% on the previous year

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Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive Officer,

explains: "May’s figures, which represent a 5.2% fall, should

come as no surprise as the industry continues to face uncertain

times, given the current economic climate. Across the globe the

aviation industry is battling to weather the downturn and this

will undoubtedly be the case for the coming months as airlines

and airports alike react to the recessional forces"

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"However, despite these tough times May saw the launch

of US Airways’ five-weekly service to Philadelphia, which

represents both a new route and a new airline for

Birmingham. The Airport will continue to work with our

partners to provide choice and value for money, to help

make these difficult times a little easier for Midlands

business and leisure travellers"

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During May significant growth was achieved on

scheduled flights to destinations including -
Ercan (+134.4%), Larnaca (+133.8%), Krakow (+125.2%),
Dundee (+111.7%), Ibiza (+47.4%), Arrecife (+44.7%),
Alicante (+36%), Dubrovnik (+34.3%), Malaga (+34.2%),
Shannon (+31.4%), Prague (+28.2%), Tenerife (+27.1%),
Hanover (+11.1%), Palma (+10.7%), Dubai (+9.4%),
Inverness (+7.8%) and Mahon (+6.8%)

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Charter traffic which experienced growth included -
Dominican Republic (+36%), Jamaica (+22.3%),
Turkey (+25.1%) and Tunisia (+10.5%)

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Scheduled traffic accounted for 73.6% of the total

passenger traffic in May whilst charter passengers

made up the remaining 26.4%
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Friday 12 June 2009