International travel on the up at Bristol Airport
Passenger numbers were up 8.52 per cent at Bristol Airport in June, with scheduled international flights showing the biggest increase (13.2 per cent) compared to the corresponding period last year.… (13/07/10) More →
Passenger numbers continue to rise at Bristol Airport
Passenger numbers were up by 5.3 per cent at Bristol Airport in May, registering a fifth successive month of growth since the turn of the year.… (15/06/10) More →
Bristol Airport remembers mystery flight
Bristol Airport has marked the anniversary of a famous wartime flight by hosting a commemorative event for family members and others connected with those on board. BOAC Flight 777 was en route from Lisbon in Portugal to Whitchurch (the original site of Bristol Airport) when it was shot down killing 17 people including actor Leslie Howard. … (02/06/10) More →
New walkway will enhance passenger experience
Bristol Airport’s new walkway was officially opened today (Friday 28 May), concluding 12 months’ work on the £8 million project. … (28/05/10) More →
New holiday options from Bristol next summer
It may still be spring, but families across the South West and Wales have already been given the chance to take advantage of great deals on holidays from Bristol Airport next summer.… (07/05/10) More →
Busy Bank Holiday expected at Bristol Airport
Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport this weekend are expected to reach the highest levels seen since the recent volcanic ash disruption. Up to 80,000 passengers will pass through the terminal over the four day period from Friday 30 April to Monday 3 May.… (29/04/10) More →
New World Duty Free store opens for business at Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport’s new World Duty Free store was officially launched today (29 April), providing a state-of-the-art shopping experience to passengers.… (29/04/10) More →
Airport taxi firm to deliver new vehicles and services
Bristol Airport has agreed a five year deal with taxi provider Checker Cars which will provide an improved service to passengers.… (28/04/10) More →
Travellers advised to allow time to ensure stress-free start to holiday weekend
Bristol Airport is advising passengers not to risk missing flights by ‘cutting it fine’ when travelling this Easter.… (31/03/10) More →
Summary of information and incentives now available for agents
Bristol Airport has launched a pocket guide aimed at providing travel agents with more information about Continental Airlines’ Bristol to New York service.… (30/03/10) More →
VIP customer service training goes to the airport
Volunteer Information Patrons (VIPs) at Bristol Airport were amongst those who recently took part in a dedicated customer service training programme tailored by South West Tourism, designed to help staff deliver world-class service to all customers.… (01/03/10) More →
Region's businesses to benefit from airline loyalty programme
Businesses travelling with two airlines operating flights from Bristol International Airport can now take advantage of the UK’s fastest growing corporate travel loyalty programme, Star Alliance Company Plus.… (22/02/10) More →
Airbus, Bristol International Airport and easyJet launch BAC 100 Celebrations, and recognize £11.5 billion industry in the UK
An easyJet Airbus A319 was today named “Sir George White” to commemorate 100 years of aerospace design, engineering and manufacturing in the Bristol region.… (19/02/10) More →
Greece is the word for holiday company
A holiday company specialising in the Greek Islands is offering departures from Bristol International Airport for the first time this summer. Islands of Greece has seats available on flights operated by Viking Airlines from Bristol to Skiathos, Kefalonia, Corfu and Crete. The company has been providing holidays to Greece for 30 years, and offers a niche alternative for travellers looking beyond the big tour operators.… (11/02/10) More →
Tracker set to go live at Bristol International
A new system for recording the noise generated by aircraft using Bristol International Airport (BIA), and their adherence to agreed flight-paths, will be live from 1 February.… (27/01/10) More →
Big Apple and beyond for Bristol Travellers
Travellers flying from Bristol International on Continental Airlines’ transatlantic service to New York are taking advantage of convenient onward connections to visit cities across North America, with Chicago replacing Houston as the top business destination in 2009, and Orlando remaining the most popular with leisure passengers.… (26/01/10) More →
Brussels airlines launches third daily flight from Bristol
Fourteen destinations in Africa, along with 50 European cities, are now within reach of travellers across the South West and Wales thanks to a third daily flight linking Bristol with Brussels. … (13/01/10) More →