East Midlands Airport is celebrating after revealing record passenger numbers passing through the airport.

Figures just released show that a total of 1.7 million passengers used the airport during the third quarter of this year - an increase of 1.7% in July, a rise of 5.1% in August and a 1.3% increase in September. Overall, East Midlands Airport has seen a growth in passenger numbers for past 30 consecutive months.

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East Midlands Airport is flying high after netting two top travel awards in less than a week.

The airport was named ‘Airport of the Year’ ahead of Luton airport and Birmingham airport at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Awards.

Its second award was secured at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards where the airport was awarded ‘Star Regional Airport’ ahead of Liverpool John Lennon airport, Birmingham and Bristol airport.

bmi is adding extra capacity to its Heathrow to Brussels flights due to yesterday’s Channel Tunnel fire .

Each of the seven flights opening the Heathrow-Brussels route today will benefit from larger Airbus aircraft, offering more seats for travellers needing to make the journey between the two capitals.

bmi regional flights between Brussels and Leeds Bradford airport are also benefiting from extra seats and larger aircraft being used.

bmi will continue to monitor the situation with regards to the tunnel closure and will offer larger aircraft on its Brussels routes as necessary over the coming days.

bmi operates the following flights to Brussels:

Mondays to Fridays there are seven return flights from Heathrow to Brussels, with three per day on Saturdays and Sundays.

bmi regional services operate from Brussels to the following UK airports: East Midlands airport, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh airport.

bmi does not operate flights between London and Paris.

Ryanair is to cease flights from Cork to East Midlands airport and Prestwick airport this autumn.

The airline’s daily flights to East Midlands will stop on 26 October and Prestwick flights on 28 October.

Ryanair is blaming a 20% increase in Cork airport charges for the decision.

The World Superbike Championship hits Donington Park this weekend and passengers travelling to East Midlands Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey and be alert for motorcyclists using the roads.

The M1 will be busier than usual with traffic travelling to and from the event on Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September.

Overnight resurfacing work to lane 1 of the northbound M1 carriageway between junctions 23A and 24 near Kegworth in Leicestershire will be suspended during the night on Friday 5 September to Saturday 6 September to provide easier access to and from Donington Park.

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East Midlands airport is continuing to handle increasing numbers of passengers at the airport.

Figures just released show that the airport handled 563,159 passengers in June, a 5% increase on June 2007.

This is the second consecutive month that the airport has handled more than half a million passengers. Contributing to the growth was a 17% increase in non-EU routes.

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A record 534,690 passengers travelled through East Midlands Airport in May – a 10.7% increase in passenger numbers on May 2007 and the first time the airport has handled more than half a million passengers in a month.

Overall, the trend in passenger numbers at the airport is up – the airport has seen 26 months of consecutive passenger growth.

Penny Coates, East Midlands Airport, Managing Director said, “This is a remarkable achievement given the current industry trends. It’s evidence that passengers choosing to fly from East Midlands appreciate the convenience, comfort and ease that we offer to get their journey off to a great start.”

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East Midlands Airport has opened its new airport parking facility.

Car Park 6 offers a self park area which will accommodate an extra 1500 vehicles.

The East Midlands Airport parking zone is situated on the western end of the airport with a regular shuttle bus offering transport to and from the airport – journey time 10 minutes.

Spaces are available to pre-book or on the day.

Passengers travelling to East Midlands Airport this weekend will experience higher levels of traffic than normal due to the Motorcycle Grand Prix at Donington Park.

Delays are expected from 20 to 22 June, and passengers are advised to allow an extra hour for their journey. Traffic management systems and temporary traffic lights will be in operation around the airport.

The traffic system:
No right turn at Hill Top (Castle Donington) onto the A453.
Traffic lights at the junction for Melbourne Lane and the A453 apply

Sunday 22ndJune (A one way system on the A453 between Pegasus Business Park roundabout and DHL roundabout will apply on Sunday 22nd June only. All traffic to and from the airport will be directed via the DHL and Pegasus Business Park roundabouts).

Westerly traffic:
There will be a one way dual carriage way from Pegasus Business Park roundabout to DHL roundabout from 0500 - 1400. The roundabout at the main entrance to the airport will be used for traffic entering the site only.

Easterly traffic:
There will be a one way dual carriage way from DHL roundabout to Pegasus Business Park roundabout from 1400 - 2000. No right turn out of the Airport’s main entrance during this time, all traffic wishing to head west should use the Airport’s internal roads.

A one-way system will be in place on the A453 between the junction to the A42 (after Breedon on the Hill) and the junction for Castle Donington. This system will operate inbound to Donington Park from 0500 – 1400 and outbound from 1400 – 2000.

Airport traffic using the A42 is advised to continue to J23a on the M1 to avoid the diversion on the A453.

A one-way system will be in operation on Melbourne Lane for Inbound Donington Park traffic from 0500 – 1400 and for outbound traffic from 1400 – 2000.

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Passengers travelling to East Midlands Airport this weekend are being advised to allow plenty of extra time to get to the airport.

The warning comes as thousands of people are expected to descend on Donnington Park for the Download Music Festival.

From tomorrow, Friday 13 June, until Sunday 15 June congestion is expected on the major roads and motorways leading to the airport.

In order to aid traffic flow from the event on Monday 16t June, there will be no right turn out of the main airport entrance - passengers wishing to turn right out of the airport’s main entrance can do so by turning left and following the short diversion.

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