00:01Birmingham Airport is under scrutiny after new figures placed its second worst in the UK for departure punctuality.
00:09Analysis based on Civil Aviation Authority data says departures from Birmingham ran 18 minutes and 42 seconds late on average
00:19during 2025.
00:21The airport says punctuality can be affected by weather, air traffic control disruption and knock-on problems elsewhere in the
00:29network.
00:29Which travel says people need clearer information when delays happen and support when journeys are seriously disrupted.
00:38Birmingham has faced wider criticism in recent years including complaints about charges linked to using the airport and scrutiny of
00:48executive pay.
00:49The airport's latest accounts show the highest paid director received £935,000 in the year to March 2025.
01:00Unions previously criticised a large pay rise for Chief Executive Nick Barton during a period of queues, cancellations and staffing
01:09pressure.
01:10The airport says it's investing in the terminal with extra security lanes, improved baggage capacity and more immigration space.
01:18For passengers the advice always is to check airline updates, allow time for security and keep records if disruption affects
01:26their journey.
01:27People feel safe.
01:28People feel safe.
01:28People feel safe like I can do it.
01:29People feel safe.
01:29People feel safe.
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