Legoland flights under way from Birmingham Airport

BMI Regional’s flights to Billund in Denmark – close to the original Legoland attraction – have got under way from Birmingham Airport.

The start of the new six times a week service to Billund is the last of four new routes launched by the airline this year from Birmingham, adding to its recent start-ups to Lyon, Toulouse and Gothenburg.

More than 70 Danish companies have offices in the Midlands and more than 40% of Danes travel to the West Midlands for business. Furthermore, 42% of total Danish GDP is generated within Billund Airport’s catchment area. 

bmi regional’s CEO Cathal O’Connell said: “With increasing congestion in some London airports, Birmingham Airport is a great alternative to those who recognise the benefits of less crowded airports, speedy boarding, good shopping and eating facilities.”

Martyn Lloyd, commercial director, Birmingham Airport, said: “We’re delighted that bmi regional has made this commitment in the Midlands. The brand new route will greatly improve business connections between our region and the West of Denmark, and offer an alternative leisure break to the original Legoland and the home of Lego.”

bmi regional has created 75 new jobs in the Midlands in the last six months. The airline became independent from BMI in June 2012.