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Two
major airports provide passenger and freight air services for Leicestershire
and Rutland, Birmingham International and East Midlands Airport.
Also check out our tips for air travelling |
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From East
Midlands Airport, British Midland offers scheduled flights
to 14 European destinations and onward destinations from Brussels,
Amsterdam and Frankfurt around the world. Eastern Airways, operates
a three-times daily service to Aberdeen.
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Birmingham
International Airport
is located next to the National Exhibition Centre and is the second
largest UK airport outside London.
It's the third largest for charter flights and the UK’s fifth largest
overall, handling 7.6 million passengers through its two terminals
last year.
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You
can fly on 27 scheduled airlines to 55 destinations in the UK and
Ireland, mainland Europe, Scandinavia, North America and Asia including
15 capital cities.
There are 48 charter airlines operating to more than 50 holiday
destinations. Daily non-stop flights to New York, Chicago and Dubai
and the main European hubs provide convenient access to destinations
world-wide.
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BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
Tips
for air travellers
- Plan
ahead and arrive at least hour before departure.
- Make
arrangements for pets, bicycles, golf clubs, or any oversized
items when booking your flight.
- Have
your photo ID available or an alternate valid piece of identification.
- Label
all baggage, inside and out.
- Place
a trip itinerary inside your baggage. Keep an eye on your bags
at all times, and don't accept packages from strangers.
- Carry
personal necessities (such as personal toiletries, prescription
medicine, a change of clothing and valuables) with you.
- Do
not joke about having a bomb or firearm in your possession.
- Do
not pack fireworks, flammable materials, or pressure containers.
East
Midlands Airport
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2SA
Tel: +44 (0)1332 852852
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham
B26 3QJ
Tel: +44 (0)121 767 5511
Fax: +44 (0)121 782 8802
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