Airline easyJet opening new base at Birmingham Airport
100 jobs are set to be created
Last updated 18th May 2023
The UK’s biggest airline is opening a new base for three of its aircraft at Birmingham Airport from March next year.
The investment by easyJet will create around 100 direct jobs, including pilots and crew.
Johan Lundgren, chief executive of easyJet, said:
“We are delighted to be announcing our new base in Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, which creates around 100 direct and many more indirect jobs.
“Having already served Birmingham for many years, the decision to open a base and grow at the airport now is testament to the strong demand we see, coupled with the importance of the UK market in supporting our profitable growth."
Nick Barton, chief executive of Birmingham Airport said:
“This landmark investment by easyJet is a huge vote of confidence in the West Midlands.
“Basing three aircraft at BHX will create many more jobs for local people and many more options for customers.
“Years of hard work have led to this. Together we look forward to years of future success.”