Ryanair unveils new Birmingham routes for 2017

Ryanair has launched its biggest-ever Birmingham summer schedule, with three new routes to Chania, Girona and Reus, two new summer services to Sofia and Warsaw, and more flights to Faro, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Palma and Tenerife.

According to the airline the new schedule will deliver almost 2.3 million customers each year and support 1,700 jobs at Birmingham Airport, as Ryanair grows Birmingham traffic by 20 per cent.

Ryanair customers will now be able to choose from 28 Birmingham routes next summer as well as look forward to further improvements, as the airline continues its ‘Always Getting Better’ programme, covering new routes, digital features, cabin interiors and more low fares.

Expanded services

Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair’s chief marketing officer, said: “We are pleased to launch our biggest ever Birmingham summer 2017 schedule, three months earlier than last year, which includes three new routes to Chania, Girona and Reus, the continuation of our winter services to Sofia and Warsaw to summer, and more flights to Faro, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Palma and Tenerife.”

William Pearson, Birmingham Airport’s aviation director, said: “We are delighted that Ryanair has launched its summer 2017 schedule even earlier this year, giving passengers travelling from Birmingham Airport more choice on a total of 28 routes.

“With three new routes now available for booking, Chania, Girona and Reus, passengers have more destinations than ever to choose from when planning their 2017 summer holiday.”