Airline launches seven new routes from Birmingham

One of the UK 's biggest airlines has added seven new routes and a new aircraft to its operation from Birmingham Airport.

As part of its summer 2023 programme, Ryanair has announced 350 weekly flights, as well as adding a sixth aircraft to its Birmingham fleet base.

The seven new routes launching from Birmingham are to Billund (Denmark), Girona (Spain), Pisa (Italy), Santander (Spain), Stockholm (Sweden), Toulouse (France) and Venice (Italy).

Ryanair is also increasing the frequency on 10 of its routes including Dublin, Madrid, Palma, Porto and Verona.

Its fleet now includes a new Boeing 'Gamechanger ' aircraft, which cuts fuel and CO₂ emissions by 16 per cent, and lowers noise by 40 per cent.

Ryanair DAC CEO, Eddie Wilson, said: “This additional aircraft will enable Ryanair to operate this exciting 42-route schedule, becoming the leading airline at Birmingham airport.

“The rapid post-Covid growth Ryanair has delivered to Birmingham (c. 50 per cent more routes than pre-Covid) has been secured by the Airport 's management team, who recognised a long-term deal with Europe 's biggest and most reliable airline was the only way to drive recovery and growth.

“However, if we are to continue to grow and to drive recovery and connectivity to the UK, Prime Minister Sunak must immediately scrap APD in full for all travel (not just domestic travel) and provide incentives for airlines like Ryanair to stimulate growth and recovery for the UK and its regions, such as Birmingham. ”

Nick Barton, chief executive of Birmingham Airport, said: “We are so thrilled Ryanair is significantly expanding its Birmingham offering.

“Basing a sixth aircraft here will increase options for customers, create jobs and boost the West Midlands economy. ”

Pictured: Nick Barton and Eddie Wilson