Stewart@stewartwrittle.co.ukPegasus Airlines has carried over 100,000 passengers through Birmingham Airport (BHX) since it began operations to/from Birmingham in December 2023. The low-cost carrier operates a daily route from Birmingham to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and has operated over 500 flights from BHX to date.
The arrival of Pegasus Airlines in 2023 significantly bolstered Birmingham Airport’s onwards connectivity with the airline serving more than 150 destinations in over 50 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa from its SAW hub. Pegasus has now joined forces with Birmingham Airport to celebrate the milestone by giving away a pair of return flights to Istanbul on BHX’s official Facebook page. One lucky winner will get the chance to jet off and explore the world’s most famous transcontinental city, renowned for its historic landmarks and delicious cuisine.
Last year, Pegasus Airlines was named Global Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year at the CAPA Sustainability Awards 2024 in recognition of its ongoing sustainability efforts. The airline is actively seeking to decarbonise its operations in line with its commitment to IATA’s Net Zero by 2050 pledge and global imperatives to protect the planet.
These ambitions are mirrored by BHX, which is aiming to have become a carbon net zero airport by 2033 by implementing low-carbon alternatives into its operation. In March, the airport celebrated its most waste-efficient year ever with its recycling rate for terminal waste exceeding 75%.
Commenting on the airline’s milestone, Tom Screen, Aviation Director of Birmingham Airport said:
“We’re delighted to celebrate 100,000 Pegasus Airline passengers through Birmingham Airport. This special milestone is illustrative of the successful partnership we have with Pegasus and we look forward to welcoming even more of their customers through BHX.”
