Birmingham International Airport is the sixth busiest airport in the United Kingdom, as it served more than 9 million passengers in 2009. The airport serves the city of Birmingham as well as the West Midlands area, a county in central England. More than 30 airlines operate at this airport and they offer flights to more than 100 locations all over the world. Notable airlines include Air France, Continental Airlines, Flybe, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines, and Thomson Airlines.
Birmingham International Airport has two terminals which offer a variety of amenities such as restrooms, baby changing, prayer rooms, currency exchange, wheelchair assistance, and more. Of course there are also multiple shops and restaurants. However, the busy airport terminals get crowded and noisy. Many people don’t want to board their flights with a headache, and that’s why they prefer to escape to a private lounge.
Birmingham International Airport offers several lounges such as the Servisair Lounge, Aviance Executive Lounge, 4 Deck Lounge, and Flybe Lounge. The first three lounges are located in Terminal 1, and the latter is in Terminal 2.
These Birmingham Airport lounges offer a variety of amenities such as drinks, snacks, newspapers and magazines. Guests can also have access to internet, phones, faxes, and television. Comfortable leather chairs and cocktail tables are standard features. There are flight announcements to keep you updated while you are relaxing. Wheelchair accessibility is also available at the lounges. Not all lounges have the same features, so it’s important to check in advance and make reservations to guarantee access.
The 4 Deck Lounge offers the most amenities. It features everything previously mentioned, and it’s the only lounge that welcomes children and infants. However, children are expected to behave and may be asked to leave. There is also a casual dress code that does not permit caps, team jerseys, shorts, and other inappropriate clothing. The 4 Deck Lounge is open daily from 05:00 until 20:00, except on Saturdays when it closes early at 18:00.
