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Great to see it again! In case you missed the landing, the iconic Emirates A380 landed on BHX tarmac yesterday for the first time in 3 years!. It'll be at Birmingham Airport daily flying to Dubai and beyond!. #BirminghamAirport #BHX #A380
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION. @WMPolice is currently on-site dealing with an incident. Airport operations are currently suspended. Passengers are advised to NOT come to the airport at this time. The Airport’s social media channels will be updated as and when the situation changes.
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Delighted to welcome @England squad today and send them on their way to #worldcup2018 in Russia.Good luck from all @bhxofficial ⚽
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🔊WIN a holiday courtesy of @GambiaXperience. We’re giving away 7 nights B&B at Kombo Beach Hotel, including flights from BHX.🌴✈️. To enter, tag the person you’d like to take with you if you won the competition! 😎. T&C’s apply #BirminghamtoBanjul
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The big one is back. @emirates iconic A380 has returned to #BHX following a three-year absence. Adding greater capacity on our very popular twice-daily #Dubai services. #Emirates #FlyBetter
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Honoured to wave off Team UK from #BHX to the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, due to start on Sunday. 🇬🇧 ✈️ 👋. We wish you every success. Do us proud.
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We're still working very hard to clear the airfield but the snow is still falling heavily. As soon as it's safe we'll start operations again
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Great news! @Emirates will restart 4 weekly services on the 1st September from Birmingham Airport to Dubai, and beyond ✈️ .Book your flight:
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A rare sight yesterday morning at Birmingham Airport. The TUI Dreamliner sandwiched in between two Emirates A380’s 😛😎✈️🛫 A380 | 787 Dreamliner | A380. #a380 #dreamliner #tui #emirates. Photo Credit | BHX Airfield Safety D J S
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We apologise once again for the disruption last night. Thank you to our teams who worked throughout to clear the 3000m runway in difficult conditions. And thank you for your patience. We’re now working hard to get you on your way.
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RT for your chance to #win a pair of return flights to Geneva with @easyJet from @bhx_official. #BHXGEN. T&Cs apply.
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#welcomeBAck @British_Airways! Simply RT this post to #WIN two return flights* to Ibiza! T&Cs apply.
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Christmas day is fast approaching, @worlddutyfreeuk have gifted Jimmy Choo for men worth £56. To enter like and comment on this post with who you would give this gift too and why? *Competition ends Friday 20th December the winner will be announced on Friday evening. Good Luck!
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Today, we celebrate six weekly flights to India! ✈️. 3 x Amritsar .3 x Delhi .@airindiain .@bhx_official
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In support of #clapforourcarers and all key workers #bhx air traffic control turns blue this evening for the #nhs
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Birmingham Airport has completed the installation of new security screening technology ahead of the 1st June 2024 deadline. The new system allows passengers to keep liquids under 100ml and electrical items in their hand luggage. The airport awaits regulatory approval for a
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Wishing the @England team the best of luck in their @EURO2020 quarter final clash in Rome 🇮🇹 this weekend. It was a pleasure waving them off from BHX this afternoon. It’s coming home! #ThreeLions 🏴
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✈️ A rare shot of two Emirates A380's on the taxiway at Birmingham Airport 😎 ✈️
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Delighted to welcome back @TurkishAirlines to our Airport yesterday, offering four times weekly flights to Istanbul. Flights will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, and from the airline’s hub in Istanbul 🇹🇷 you can connect to destinations across the world.
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✈️ Have you ever wondered what the view would be like from Air Traffic Control?? Here's the Emirates A380 taking off from Birmingham Airport on its way to Dubai 😎 ✈️ @emirates @bhx_official #AirTrafficControl #bhx
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Christmas day is fast approaching, @worlddutyfreeuk have gifted an Alien gift set worth £62.40. To enter like and comment on this post with who you would give this gift too and why? *Competition ends Friday 20th December the winner will be announced on Friday evening. Good Luck!
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Please be aware that there will be no public viewing area to see the England Football team arrive home so we strongly advise the public not to come to Birmingham Airport as you will not see the team. Thank you for your cooperation. @England @BHX_Police.
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Delighted to welcome back a direct service from #bhx to #Gibraltar with @easternairways. This twice weekly service starts on 28th May.
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🌟🌟 New Airline Alert 🌟🌟. 🇸🇦 Our warmest welcome to @Saudi_Airlines, who have landed at Birmingham Airport for the time today!. ✈ Saudia Airlines will be flying three times a week to the vibrant city of Jeddah, it's great to have you on board with us. #BHX #Jeddah
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The runway is still being cleared as snow continues to fall heavily. We apologies to passengers but safety is our priority.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Our sincere condolences go to the Royal Family at this time. On behalf of everyone at Birmingham Airport, we thank Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her support, dedication and service to our nation.
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We're thrilled to announce @easyJet has launched five new European beach destinations from Birmingham Airport ready for this summer. Read more here: http:
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Meet Mike, the policeman, and Meghan, his sniffer dog - a key part of the #BHX team keeping us all safe 24/7 ✈️🐶👮♂️ @BHX_Police
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Flybe announced today that Birmingham Airport will be its new company headquarters and first crew base. To read more > #flybe
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Project Servator at Birmingham Airport today. Officers have been hard at work today, patrolling with the help of @WMPDogs @BHX_Police providing reassurance to the public. “Together we’ve got it covered” #projectservator
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✈️ 🎉 Today, Birmingham Airport celebrates its 80th anniversary ✈️ 🎉 FACT: •On July 8th 1939 the Airport, known as ‘Elmdon’ was officially opened by HRH the Duchess of Kent. Take a look at our short video, showcasing the amazing journey we have been on so far ✈️ 🎉
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Throwback Thursday. Just take a look at the crowds this big bird used to attract 😎✈️. Concorde • British Airways . #birminghamairport #bhx #concorde #britishairways #throwbackthursday
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The sun is shining down on BHX this morning, this view from the tower looks pretty amazing - and we are here to answer any questions you have! ✈️
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from all at #BHX . We are busy preparing for a very special arrival tonight 🎅 . #MerryChristmas
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A breathtaking shot of the Emirates A380, just about to land at Birmingham Airport 😍 😎 | #bhx #birminghamairport #avgeek
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION - UPDATED. Following a Police investigation, operations are now returning to normal. If travelling today, customers are advised to check their latest flight information and arrive at the airport in line with their check-in opening times. Whilst we
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Today marks 20 years since @emirates commenced their daily service from Birmingham to Dubai 👏. The flight was operated by Airbus A330-243 A6-EAA. What are your best memories of flying with Emirates from BHX?
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Flights can now resume from #BHX. There will be a backlog of flights to process so please bear with us and we will do our best to get you on your way as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
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Doesn’t the runway look beautiful at sunset, make sure you tag us if you’re flying out this evening. We would love to see your photo’s📸 🛫
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Birmingham Airport is pleased to announce that our draft Masterplan has been launched this morning detailing our ambitious plans to grow by 40% to 18 milllion passengers per year by 2033. Check our masterplan out here #BHXmasterplan
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Clouds are in the shape of the British Isles over the airfield this evening!
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It was an absolute pleasure seeing our boys off today at @bhx_official . Best of luck!!! #WorldCup2018 @England #ThreeLions @FIFAWorldCup. 🛫 ⚽
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Great to see the #ThreeLions off to @FIFAWorldCup in Qatar this morning! Wishing you all the best from #bhx!
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Birmingham Airport this evening ✈️ The sky looks amazing 😎
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The day aviation-mad Charlie Yates, aged seven, became a #BHX air traffic controller. His dad, Darren, who suffers with several debilitating health conditions, arranged the VIP visit for Charlie to thank him for the care and kindness he shows looking after him. @gingerandnuts
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Delighted to show our support for the @nhs and key front line staff #clapforourcarers @bhxfirerescue
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The new @flybe officially launched today with its inaugural flight departing this morning from BHX for Belfast City Airport. Today marks the beginning of up to 4 daily flights between BHX & Belfast City Centre with additional routes due to start in the coming weeks and months.
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Introducing our BHX bear 🧸 . We’d love your help to name our bear, comment below to be entered. The lucky winner will win a prize!
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Prepped and ready. #BHX airfield tonight - snow ploughs, brushes and de-icers in position to clear the runway if those flakes start to stick ❄️
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The Emirates A380 at #birminghamairport | What a beaut! ✈️😎. #emirates #a380 #avgeek #planespotting #airfield #runway #birmingham #uk #airportlife. Photo Credit | Airfield Safety Unit @ Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The awesome #Emirates #A380 spreading its wings across our runway 🛫🌍 What a beaut! . Photo Credit | @bhx_spotting | Get following on Instagram
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We're delighted to announce the return of @TurkishAirlines to Birmingham Airport from Thursday 16th July with four flights a week. The airline offers direct flights to Istanbul and onwards to many worldwide destinations. So book your next holiday now! #flysafe #holiday #turkey
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Air India resumes six direct weekly services to India from Birmingham Airport. To read the full story, click on the following link:.
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A real pleasure to show @jessphillips round #BHX today. On the list of topics covered: . ✈️ our plans for future low-carbon growth. ❤️ helping the most vulnerable in our communities . 🤔 Dry January
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Birmingham Airport unveils five additional ePassport gates within the immigration hall today. They will provide a faster route through the border, processing a higher number of passengers, reducing queuing times. @ukhomeoffice
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We've had performances across the terminal today to celebrate Chinese New Year ✨🏮 The longer the dragon dances, the more luck it brings 🐲🎆🇨🇳 #ChineseNewYear #BHX @Jamesbwong @brumhippodrome
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Happy Birthday to us 🎉 Birmingham Airport, previously known as ‘Elmdon Airport’, was officially opened by HRH The Duchess of Kent on this day, July 1939!
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✈️ @aegeanairlines returned to Birmingham Airport today with twice-weekly Athens flights. Services on its A320 aircraft to and from the Greek capital will run on Tuesdays and Fridays. ☀️ .#AegeanAirlines #BHX
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Beautiful sunset at Birmingham Airport this evening✈️
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Another great day at #Birmingham Airport today!. 🇶🇦 We're excited to welcome back @qatarairways to #BHX for the first time after 3 years. The world class airline will be operating daily flights from Birmingham to #Doha. More info 👇
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Today we welcomed back the iconic @emirates A380, for the first time since 2020. Offering passengers & businesses across the West Mids more connectivity than ever. Don't worry if you missed it, it's flying daily to Dubai, and beyond from today. #Emirates #FlyBetter #BHX.
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Birmingham Airport's Airfield Operations Team welcomed two unusual visitors this week. An A400 did a 'touch and go' and two Apache helicopters landed for routine training at #bhx
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Following the earlier Air Traffic Control technical fault, Birmingham Airport has now resolved the issue and operations have now resumed. We thank passengers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.
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Due to continuing snow fall & extremely challenging conditions, we regret to advise that it's highly unlikely that the runway will reopen before the morning. We'll keep working to clear the airfield but until it is safe to resume flights, runway operations will be suspended (1/2).
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#BHX position on HS2. “HS2 with Manchester and North removed would be a mistake. It would short-change every generation to follow” - Nick Barton, CEO. @RishiSunak @andy4wm @AndyBurnhamGM
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#clapforourcarers proud to support the incredible @NHS and social care staff. @bhxfirerescue showing thanks and appreciation.
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Throwback Thursday at Birmingham Airport. Did anyone have the chance to fly on this this awesome aircraft?
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The D86241 from Reykjavik to Madrid was diverted in to Birmingham Airport due to a hydraulic issue. Passengers and crew have been taken to the terminal where they are being assisted by Birmingham Airport.
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Lovely sunrise over Birmingham Airport this morning! 🌞✈️
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Nothing beats a cool time lapse of the sun setting over Birmingham Airport 🌅✈️ #bhx #birminghamairport #sunset #views
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@bhx_official EK039 arrival from DXB,wearing special livery in support of United for Wildlife
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The @British_Airways tail fin will be returning to Birmingham Airport with flights between Belfast and Birmingham. For full schedule info > Customers can book now at with travel between 31 Oct 2021 and 26 March 2022.
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The freezing weather means we’re having to de-ice aircraft which can take time given the number of flights we’re dealing with. Please bear with us – we’re working our hardest to get you on your way.
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Brums on seats! 🧡 . Birmingham Airport is delighted to welcome @easyJet with their brand new base being officially opened today! ✈️ . Click here for more info 👉
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Our new Drop Off car park has now opened with 30mins free parking
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Happy New Year from everyone at BHX. Just for fun, how many TUI aircraft can you see in this photo? Can you name the aircraft types?
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We’re proud to announce we have been shortlisted as finalists for ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at the Great Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards 2019! 😀🙌 @BrumChamber #GBCCawards19 #CustomerService #BHX
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📣 All passengers leaving BHX can only carry containers up to 100ml in liquids, pastes and gels in their hand luggage 📣.❌ Do not put them in plastic bags in your hand luggage.❌ Do not remove them at security.🧴There is no restriction on how many 100ml containers can be carried
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Sunrise at #BHX today. (Shots taken by Yair Popritkin, our senior grounds maintenance technician)
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As well as getting 17,600 customers airborne today ✈️ , we have some other departures - thousands of #bees found here at #BHX (now #BeeHX). We're transporting them to a nearby wood - all on #WorldBeeDay. Un-BEE-lievable timing 🐝 🐝 🐝 #savethebees. 👉
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