Birmingham
Airport was the UK’s most punctual airport in the last quarter of
2012, with 85% of scheduled flights and 84% of charter flights
operating on time. Overall, this was six percent higher than the
national average for scheduled services (79%) and ten percent better
for charter services (74%).
The report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows that compared with the same period last year, Gatwick had the biggest fall in on time performance (-5%), while Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted all increased their average delays by three minutes.
Birmingham also had the shortest delays of all airports, with an average delay of nine minutes for scheduled flights and 14 minutes for charter services. This compared to the national average of 12 minutes for scheduled and 19 minutes for charter flights.
When compared to the same quarter in 2011, Birmingham’s average delays reduced by four minutes on charter services and one minute for scheduled flights. The number of on-time services increased at Birmingham by 5% for charter flights and remained at 85% for scheduled flights.
Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said: We work very hard with all our partners to get our passengers on their journey on time and we’re therefore really delighted that we have come top of the punctuality charts for Q4 2012. Our airlines and passengers are clearly benefiting from the investment that we’ve made in our facilities over the last few years and reports like this demonstrate that we operate an efficient and hassle-free airport.”
During October to December 2012, Birmingham Airport handled 1,897,550 passengers and 11,808 aircraft movements.
Birmingham Airport to be Main Sponsor of Midlands Media Awards
The report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows that compared with the same period last year, Gatwick had the biggest fall in on time performance (-5%), while Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted all increased their average delays by three minutes.
Birmingham also had the shortest delays of all airports, with an average delay of nine minutes for scheduled flights and 14 minutes for charter services. This compared to the national average of 12 minutes for scheduled and 19 minutes for charter flights.
When compared to the same quarter in 2011, Birmingham’s average delays reduced by four minutes on charter services and one minute for scheduled flights. The number of on-time services increased at Birmingham by 5% for charter flights and remained at 85% for scheduled flights.
Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said: We work very hard with all our partners to get our passengers on their journey on time and we’re therefore really delighted that we have come top of the punctuality charts for Q4 2012. Our airlines and passengers are clearly benefiting from the investment that we’ve made in our facilities over the last few years and reports like this demonstrate that we operate an efficient and hassle-free airport.”
During October to December 2012, Birmingham Airport handled 1,897,550 passengers and 11,808 aircraft movements.
Birmingham Airport to be Main Sponsor of Midlands Media Awards
In
addition, Birmingham Airport is again proud to be sponsoring
the Midlands Media Awards for 2013, orgnanised by The Birmingham
Press Club – with new categories for Blogger of the Year and Best
News Website.
“The
media sector is a fast-moving and rapidly-changing industry and we
have acknowledged that by paying due regard to the digital age,”
said Press Club Chairman Ed James.
And
in a further nod to technology, for the first time ever, journalists,
photographers and broadcasters throughout the East and West Midlands
will be able to submit their entries on-line. Postal entries will
still be received, however.
He
said: “Birmingham Airport has been a staunch supporter of
Birmingham Press Club over many years and we are delighted to have
again secured its backing for another year.
“The
awards evening is the Press Club’s flagship event – and one that
is eagerly-awaited by everyone, not just those in the media industry
but by our many supporters as well.”
Now
in their 12th year, the awards recognise the achievements of
journalists and photographers working within the region’s
newspapers, magazines, digital platforms, television and radio.
Paula
Kelsey, managing director of Cloud 9, the event management company,
which is organising the awards on behalf of the Press Club, said that
entries for the awards’ 21 categories had to be received by March
22nd. A short-list of nominations will be announced on May
13th.
Full
details on how to enter the awards are obtainable from Paula Kelsey
on 0115 841 9699 or 07774 741883 or by
e-mailing paula@cloud9em.co.uk and
details are also on the official Midlands Media Awards
website www.mma2013.co.uk.
Companies seeking sponsorship opportunities, or anyone requiring
further information about the awards evening, should also contact
Paula Kelsey.
This year the categories are:
• Blogger
of the Year (New)
• Business Journalist of the Year
• Campaign of the Year (New)
• Columnist of the Year
• Feature Writer of the Year
• Headline of the Year
• Journalist of the Year
• Magazine or Supplement of the Year
• Public Choice (New)
• Newcomer Student of the Year
• Newspaper of the Year
• News Photographer of the Year
• News Photos of the Year
• News Reporter of the Year (Daily)
• News Reporter of the Year (Weekly)
• News Website of the Year
• Radio Journalist of the Year
• Scoop of the Year
• Sports Journalist of the Year
• Sports Photographer of the Year
• Television Journalist of the Year
• Business Journalist of the Year
• Campaign of the Year (New)
• Columnist of the Year
• Feature Writer of the Year
• Headline of the Year
• Journalist of the Year
• Magazine or Supplement of the Year
• Public Choice (New)
• Newcomer Student of the Year
• Newspaper of the Year
• News Photographer of the Year
• News Photos of the Year
• News Reporter of the Year (Daily)
• News Reporter of the Year (Weekly)
• News Website of the Year
• Radio Journalist of the Year
• Scoop of the Year
• Sports Journalist of the Year
• Sports Photographer of the Year
• Television Journalist of the Year
