News Update

Birmingham International Airport is celebrating the news that US Airways, the fifth largest US airline, will start flights to Philadelphia from summer 2009. Starting on 13th May 2009, the new service will operate daily until the end of September, offering onward flights throughout the US including Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, San Francisco and Tampa.

Flights will operate daily, arriving into Birmingham at 06:25. The service will then depart at 08:45, arriving in Philadelphia at 11:50.

Operating a 757-200 aircraft, US Airways will offer a mixed cabin of 164 Economy seats and 12 business class seats through its Envoy product which offers passengers the following service:
• Wider seats that recline up to 160 degrees for a truly relaxing flight. Four-way adjustable headrest and lumbar support;
• Amenity kit;
• Individual, on-demand entertainment units featuring a wide selection of movies, television and audio programming;
• In-seat laptop power outlet (adapter free);
• Dedicated check-in counters, priority boarding and baggage handling;
• Complimentary day of departure invitation to US Airways Clubs, the Business Lounge at Birmingham Airport and the dedicated Envoy Lounge in Philadelphia.
Passengers interested in booking on US Airways should visit www.usairways.co.uk or call 0845 6003300 to make a reservation.  Bookings can be made after the 25th October.