Birmingham Airport Contact Numbers Information
| Birmingham Airport contacts | Telephone |
| Customs and Excise | +44 (0) 121 781 7930 |
| Baggage and Check In Assistance | + 44 (0) 870 733 5511 |
| Security | + 44 (0) 205 591 6708 |
| Immigration Enquiries | + 44 (0) 121 706 9765 |
| Left Luggage | + 44 (0) 121 767 7987 |
| Arrivals | +44 (0) 870 733 5511 |
| Freight & Cargo | + 44 (0) 205 592 7325 |
| Flight Reservations | + 44 (0) 800 435 9792 |
| Baggage Service | + 44 (0) 205 591 5866 |
| Wheel chair Assistance | + 44 (0) 121 767 7798 |
| Lost property Terminal 1 | + 44 (0) 121 712 6150 |
| Meeting Room Facility | + 44 (0) 121 767 8063 |
| Valet Parking | + 44 (0) 870 844 2412 |
| Airport Parking | + 44 (0) 870 737 0778 |
| Paging | + 44 (0) 205 599 0500 |
| Birmingham Airport Information | + 44 (0) 870 733 5511 |
| MINICOM | + 44 (0) 121 767 8084 |
| Servisair Lounge Bookings | + 44 (0) 870 844 2412 |
| Groundstar Lounge | + 44 (0) 121 767 7786 |
| Aviance Lounge | + 44 (0) 121 767 7781 |
| West Midlands Ambulance | + 44 (0) 138 421 5555 |
| West Midlands Fire Service | + 44 (0) 121 359 5161 |
| West Midlands Police | + 44 (0) 845 113 5000 |
| Travel contacts | Telephone |
| Taxis | + 44 (0) 121 782 3744 |
| National Rail enquiries | + 44 (0) 845 748 4950 |
| Central Trains | + 44 (0) 870 608 2608 |
| Flightlink | + 44 (0) 870 575 7747 |
| Traveline | + 44 (0) 870608 2608 |
| Stagecoach | + 44 (0) 160 467 6060 |
| National express coaches | + 44 (0) 870 580 8080 |
Car Hire | |
| Avis | + 44 (0) 121 782 6183 |
| Budget | + 44 (0) 121 782 2266 |
| Enterprise | + 44 (0) 121 733 8998 |
| Europcar | + 44 (0) 121 782 6507 |
| Hertz | + 44 (0) 121 782 5158 |
| National | + 44 (0) 121 782 5481 |
Birmingham Airport Baggage Information
Airlines will let you know what their allowances are by various means:
If you have a ticket, the hold allowance will be printed on the ticket. Ticket wallets also contain general information about carry on bags.
On electronic tickets (e-tickets) baggage allowances are usually on the confirmation notice. Hand luggage allowances are also given on individual airline websites.
Overweight Baggage: If your hold baggage is heavier than the allowance, the airline is entitled to charge an excess baggage charge. If your cabin luggage is overweight or too big, you might be asked to check it in to the hold. If doing so takes your hold luggage above your hold baggage allowance, you might have to pay excess baggage charges. The best way to avoid any problems is to stick to the allowances.
The baggage allowances do vary from carrier to carrier. If in doubt check with your airline:
Hand luggage sizes vary but most airlines limit their carry-on bags to a range of 14" to 16" high, 21" to 24" wide, and 8" to 9" deep.
A 45" total (height+width+depth) can be used as a basic guideline
The standard allowance typically provides for a bag of up to a certain size plus one 'personal item' - a personal item may be :
Briefcase, camera, handbag/purse, laptop (in carry bag), reading matter.
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| Airline/Tour Operator | Telephone | Web Address |
| Britannia Airways | 0870 607 6757 | www.britanniaairways.com |
| European air charter | 01202 281 111 | www.eaac.co.uk |
| Excel airways | 0870 169 0169 | www.excelairways.com |
| First choice airways | 0870 850 3999 | www.firstchoiceairways.co.uk |
| Monarch | 0870 0405 040 | www.flymonarch.com |
| My travel | 0870 238 7777 | www.mytravel.com |
| Thomas Cook | 0870 750 5711 | www.thomascook.com |
| Aer lingus | 0845 084 4111 | www.aerlingus.com |
| Air france | 0845 0845 111 | www.airfrance.com |
| British airways | 0800 000 747 | www.britishairways.com |
| Cyprus airways | 0208 359 1333 | www.cyprusair.com |
| Emirates | 0870 243 222 | www.emirates.com |
| First choice | 0208 359 1333 | www.firstchoice.co.uk |
| flybe | 01293 535 353 | www.flybe.com |
| Ryanair | 0870 246 000 | www.ryanair.com |
Birmingham Airport Security Information
We all know security measures at UK airports are tight. Seasoned travellers will be aware of the heightened airport security but if you fly less frequently what can you expect to find when you arrive at Birmingham Airport?
It is important to give yourself plenty of time for your check in at the airport. For long haul flights the check in is 2 or 3 hours prior to your flight. Give yourself longer! Everything takes longer than it used to at the airport, particularly during peak times. You can expect delays and long queues for check-in and screening. Allow extra time just in case of special circumstances.<
Air travellers are limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item (such as a purse or briefcase) on all flights. When you are packing keep the climate of high security in mind. It's common sense - any item or hazardous substance that could cause danger or injury for others will not be allowed in you carry on bag. There are a few every day items that could be overlooked in your hand luggage.
Liquids Restriction Update
Passengers are able to take liquids through security check points again, however, some restrictions still apply. Individual containers of liquids must not exceed a maximum capacity of 100ml.
All containers must be presented for examination to security in a 'single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag'. The re-sealable bag must not exceed a capacity of 1 litre or 20cm x 20cm.
Liquids Include:
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Cabin Baggage Restrictions:
Each passenger can carry only one item of hand-luggage through the airport search point, with a maximum size of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
Please Note: Essential medicines or baby food can be carried on in larger volumes than 100ml, however, these items will be subject to authentication.
Some of the items not to pack in hand luggage:
Household cutlery, any knives, razor blades*, tools, scissors, hypodermic syringes *, knitting needles, corkscrews, and sporting bats.
These Items are OK in your hand luggage:
Cellular phones, walkman, notebook computer, non-metal nail files, *disposable razor, *syringes for personal medical use secured with caps, and medication in its original, labeled container, cane and umbrella (after it has been checked).
Pack jewellery, cash and laptop computers, in your carry-on baggage. Put undeveloped film and cameras with film in your carry-on bag. Checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film.
Expect to Have Your Bags Searched
Carry-on and checked bags are subject to being hand-searched, particularly if the contents can't be seen by the X-ray. Don't wrap gifts until you get there. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
You can avoid setting off the metal detectors by not wearing jewellery clothing, shoes, and accessories that contain metal.
Locked Suitcases
When you are travelling from the UK it is generally accepted that you lock your suitcase.
You may be called on to open up a bag where the contents are unclear.
If you are flying from the USA the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asks that bags be left unlocked to make the job of security screeners easier and quicker.
The TSA has recently listed on its website ( www.tsa.gov ) a number of brand names- that have "accepted and recognised locks". These are locks that airport security screeners can open and relock. The list also contains the names of several makes of travel padlocks that screeners can open and relock.
Birmingham Airport Travel Tips
Plan ahead and try not to pack at the last minute. It only takes 1 banned item in your carry on or checked baggage to cause delays for you and possibly other passengers.
If you have a wait before your check-in - put your bags in the left luggage. Then you will be able to do a bit of shopping or just relax - never leave your luggage unattended at the airport.
If you have the prospect of a long haul flight you can book in at the Servisair Executive airport lounge. You can wind down in the lounge after your check-in and security screening.
In emergency situations where there is danger to life or a crime in progress, call 999 - but if you have any non- urgent airport security enquiry or to report a crime that occurred earlier - please contact the British transport Police for Birmingham Airport .
Birmingham Airport Police Unit can be contacted through the Information deskInformation Desk. Tel : 0121-767-5511