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Birmingham Airport achieves health accreditation for industry best practise

As Birmingham Airport prepares to welcome back customers, it has achieved the Airport Health Accreditation for its commitment to health and hygiene best practise from the Airports Council International (ACI).

The accreditation recognises the effort to protect all users of the airport from health risks, such as Covid-19. Such recognition will help to reassure customers and colleagues that the airport’s facilities remain safe and that precautions are being taken to reduce any risk to health.

The ACI reviewed measures taken by the airport as part of its Covid-19 ‘For A Safer Journey’ programme, which addressed a number of safety issues, including cleaning and disinfection, physical distancing, employee protection, physical layout, passenger communications and terminal facilities.

Nick Barton, Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive, said: “Airports globally have had to respond to the many pressures that Covid-19 has presented over the last year, and we have prioritised health and safety within our operation for all users of the airport.

“Through monitoring and continuous improvement, our commitment to safety is at the heart of our restart plans.

“By constantly reviewing every aspect of the operation, including processes and procedures, infrastructure, employee wellbeing and safety culture, we can ensure that we continue to operate as a Covid-secure environment and are well prepared for the recovery, when it comes.

“We hope that this accreditation goes some way to reassure customers that they will have a safe and stress free journey the next time they fly through Birmingham, and we look forward to welcoming customers, partners and colleagues back in the coming weeks.”

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