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UK aviation hits record passenger numbers, despite Middle East disruption

New UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows more than 81 million passengers travelled through UK airports between April and June, breaking last year’s record for travel in the same period. This continued the trend seen in the first three months of 2026 of holidaymakers flying in search of European sun. The number of passengers travelling to Madrid and Barcelona increased by 15% and 11% respectively. Asia also saw significant growth in passenger numbers, especially China (+11%), Pakistan (+307%) and India […]

27 August 2026 16

Derbyshire

Midlands airports rated in aviation regulator’s annual accessibility report as demand for assistance reaches record levels

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its annual Airport Accessibility Report for 2025/26, highlighting continued improvements in airport accessibility alongside record demand for assistance services. The report found that: 19 airports achieved a ‘very good’ rating including East Midlands Airport, whilst regionally, Birmingham was given a 'good ranking', one of nine to receive such a mark. The results show the impact of more than a decade of oversight through the regulator’s Airport Accessibility Performance Framework introduced in 2014 to […]

4 August 2026 8

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