Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 26th March 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its Icons Wall - a new art installation showcasing talent from across the West Midlands.
- 24th March 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has landed a strong start to 2026 with over 840,000 passengers travelling through the airport in February – a 2.7 per cent increase compared to last year.
- 10th March 2026
A new service from Birmingham Airport to Rome have officially launched.
Birmingham city was stopped in its tracks on Tuesday, when the iconic DeLorean car from the film classic Back to the Future made a surprise pit stop in Victoria Square.
- 17th February 2026
Funding to kickstart work on a tram line to the new Birmingham City Powerhouse Stadium and upgrade railway stations serving Villa Park has been approved by regional transport chiefs.
Direct flights between Birmingham and New York could return after Birmingham Airport (BHX) today announced it has committed funds to attract US connectivity back to the region.
- 30th January 2026
Electric automotive firm secures £11m investment to help power British motorcycle industry
The iconic Caledonian Sleeper train has departed Birmingham for the first time – opening a direct connection between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
- 14th January 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) ended 2025 on a high with a record month for passenger traffic in December. 943,889 passengers travelled through the airport in December 2025 – a 6.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
- 2nd January 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025.