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  About Birmingham

Birmingham is a popular city to visit in the United Kingdom after London. The city is growing at a fast pace and is turning into one of the most happening ones, too. It is also where scenes from Jawbone, The Girl With All The Gifts and Kingsman: The Golden Circle were shot. If you are planning a trip to the UK, make sure you add Birmingham to your itinerary as well. You can explore the neighbourhood on a cycle or on a horse, whichever seems like an adventure to you. The lush green surroundings and the old buildings give it the sort of charm that makes it a great vacation destination. The city also has an eclectic dining scene, and it won't disappoint you one bit. The city is also popular for the waterways that were built in the 1760s during the Industrial Revolution. You will also find a lot of pubs and bars in the city that spruce up the nightlife scenes in Birmingham. Not to mention, the people in the city are lovely and friendly. From recommending places to explore to make sure you have had a great party, people here will make your holiday far special.

Best Time to Visit Birmingham

June to October is considered the best months to visit Birmingham. The city experiences summer during these months, and it is also a peak season for tourists. July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures ranging from 32 to 34 degree Celsius. You should book your hotel in Birmingham well in advance to avoid any inconveniences. Make sure you also book your flight tickets to Birmingham in advance. The best part about visiting Birmingham in summer is that you can attend the music and film festivals that happen in the city during these months. Planning a trip to Birmingham is the best way to spend your summer holidays. Though you might have to bear with the heat, it is completely worth it. You might even end up making friends and meeting a lot of people from around the world since the city sees a spike in the number of tourists in summer. You can also indulge in a lot of outdoor activities in summer as compared to the other months.

September to November is fall season, and while it is not the most popular time to visit Birmingham, it's not the worst either. There are fewer tourists in the city, and the weather is pleasant. It is better as compared to the hot days of summer. Flight tickets to Birmingham are also comparatively lower than the ones in summer. Hotel prices also drop considerably. However, lesser tourists and the weather do not stop you from exploring the city in its glory. All the sightseeing options and outdoor activities are open during this season for you to explore.

December to February is winter in Birmingham, and it is a low season for the city. You will easily get cheap flight tickets to Birmingham in winter. However, a lot of sightseeing spots and outdoor activities might not be accessible during winter. If you are on a budget, this might be a good season for you to visit Birmingham, but it is not a highly recommended one. March to May is the spring season, and the weather is quite pleasant. It is neither too cold nor too hot. All the tourist attractions that were shut in winter open for tourists in spring. It is right before peak season hits Birmingham and you can avoid the crowds and enjoy exploring the city peacefully during spring.

Places to Visit in Birmingham

Birmingham has a lot of tourist attractions, and you must visit the city at the right time to explore it properly. Winterbourne House and Garden is a popular tourist attraction near the University of Birmingham where you can attend art exhibits, craft workshops, live music and even get a glimpse of how theatre works here. The house was built in 1903, and its rustic feel, large gardens and 19th-century printing presses are what attract tourists to it. The Library of Birmingham is Europe's biggest public library. It has a huge collection of books and so many genres that you will want to spend an entire day at the library if you are an avid reader. You can also take guided tours of the library if you want to know more about its inception. You can also visit the Birmingham Museum and Gallery at Chamberlain Square. If you reach at the right time, you might even get to enjoy some refreshing afternoon tea in the Edwardian Tearooms that look stunning.

You can also head to Cannon Hill Park to explore the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Centre and Mac theatre. The park also hosts Foodies Festival annually that you cannot miss. Thinktank is a science museum and an award-winning one at that. It's a short walk from the Moor Street Station and also showcases a model of the Spitfire plane that was used during World War II. You can also check out the on-site planetarium and take a virtual tour of the universe. A visit to the Cadbury World is mandatory, especially if you love chocolates. Not only do you get a tour of all the action that goes behind preparing your favourite treat, but you can also pack a few to take back home.

Things to do in Birmingham

Whether you love history or architecture or food, Birmingham has a lot in store for you. You can go on a sightseeing tour of the castles and museums. You can also go on a historical tour of the city. Brindleyplace is one of the most happening places in the city. You get a breathtaking view of the canals from in here. You can chill with a bowl of ramen and a cocktail of your choice. The place also hosts events like Birmingham Chilli Festival, Open Air Film Festival and BP Dragonboat Race that you can attend. If you are a book lover, you can just head to the Library of Birmingham. It is one of the largest libraries in Europe, and you can spend an entire day here. Visit the Mac Theatre at Cannon Hill Park. If you are not catching a movie or gulping down a glass of beer, you can sign up for courses in digital media skills, health and wellbeing, visual and performance arts and the list goes on. It also has courses that you can take up with your entire family. Do not miss going to Cadbury World. It is like a paradise for everyone who loves chocolates. Birmingham is a city that celebrates performance arts, music and literature. You will find a lot of events here that showcase the best talents and make sure you sign up for it.

Food and Restaurants in Birmingham

Since the city is known for its food, you will find a lot of restaurants that serve traditional and culturally rich food here but also restaurants that serve other types of cuisine. For a contemporary dining experience, you can head to Purnell's. It has a Victorian-style feel to it from the outside and is quite modern and chic inside. You can also order your favourite cocktails or coffee with your meal. Turners is one of the most popular restaurants that are just outside the city centre, in the village of Harborne. It has been nominated and won several awards. You will also find a lot of Michelin-starred restaurants here like Adams, Carters of Moseley and Simpsons. You will also find a lot of food joints and restaurants that are cheaper and serve delicious food. Peach Garden is another popular restaurant and makes sure you try the 'three rice roast' here or pack some so you can eat in your hotel room. Otto is a pizza joint that is quite popular in the city. If you are craving Indian food, you can head over to The Indian Streatery. They have a separate menu for lunch and a different one during the evenings. You will definitely want to come back here.

How to reach Birmingham (Transportation)

Birmingham International Airport is only about 13 km away from the city centre. The flight connectivity to Birmingham from India is excellent. There are no direct flights to Birmingham, and most flights have a layover of a couple of hours in their base city. Lufthansa, Air France and Turkish Airlines are few airlines that frequently fly to Birmingham with layovers at Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and Istanbul. If you book in advance, you will come across decent flight deals to Birmingham online. You might even get cheap flight tickets to Birmingham. The airport has almost everything that would make things easier for the passengers. There are lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas, smoking areas and restrooms at the airport. It is also quite easy to get a taxi from the airport to your hotel. If you haven't pre-booked your airport transfer, you can just get a cab outside the airport itself.

  About Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways Limited is the national flag carrier of Australia and is recognised as the largest airline in the country with respect to international route connectivity and fleet size. The airline is the third oldest in the world following KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Avianca. It was founded in 1920 and completes 100 years in the aviation industry in 2020. The airline commenced its international operations for passengers in 1935. The name Qantas is an acronym which stands for "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services". It has also been nicknamed as "The Flying Kangaroo" in the aviation industry. Qantas is one of the main founding members of the Oneworld airline alliance. Based out of Sydney's suburb of Mascot, the airline is adjacent to its main hub at Sydney Airport. In 2014, the airline owned 65 percent of the shares in the Australian domestic market while carrying about 14.9 percent of passengers travelling to and from Australia. Qantas as a slew of subsidiary airlines that operate predominantly in the regional market and on some trunk routes (or domestic routes) prevalent in Australia. These airlines fall under the QantasLink banner.

The airline owns and operates one of the biggest low-cost airlines, Jetstar Airways, which caters to the domestic routes as well as international routes from Australia and New Zealand. Qantas has also invested in all the Jetstar-branded airlines and holds a higher stake in all of them. In 1998, along with British Airways, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and Canadian Airlines, Qantas also co-founded the Oneworld alliance. Eventually, several more airlines joined the airline alliance. Qantas' market share saw a brief dip with budget airline Virgin Blue (now Virgin Australia) entrance to cater to the domestic routes. Intending to compete with the budget airline, Qantas introduced their own version of budget carrier, Jetstar Airways, in 2001. The same year, with Jetstar Airways' creation, its competitor Ansett Australia collapsed. This led to a 90 per cent spike in Qantas' shares in the market. However, simultaneously, cut-throat competition with Virgin Australia also increased as the latter announced expansion plans.

Using the Jetstar subsidiary, Qantas has expanded tremendously in the aviation market catering to domestic routes in Australia and international routes majorly connecting Asian cities and New Zealand. Along with Jetstar Airways, the airline further announced similar modelled budget airlines such as Jetstar Pacific and Jetstar Asia Airways. Qantas is known to have contributed tremendously to the aviation market with the constant creation of various subsidiary airlines. While many failed to take off the way the airline intended them to, that hasn't stopped the parent airline from establishing newer subsidiaries. Some of the famous airline subsidiaries introduced by Qantas include QantasLink, Australia Asia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Impulse Airlines, Jetconnect, Australian Airlines and Qantas freight as well. During its years as one of the oldest airline, Qantas has seen all sides of the financial scenarios from losses to profits. There was a brief period in the illustrious history of Qantas when the airline reported losses. This resulted in downgrading sources, facilities, fleet and even staff. After suffering from some losses, the airline returned to its profit-making structure in 2015. Further, the airline also sold off its lease of Sydney Airport's Terminal 3.

Fleet size of Qantas

Qantas Airways' fleet size as of 2020 stands at 126. The airline only has variant aircraft from the Airbus and Boeing family. The current fleet comprises aircraft such as 18 Airbus A330-200s, 10 Airbus A330-300s, 12 Airbus A380-800s, 75 Boeing 737-800s and 11 Boeing 787-9s. They have also ordered for additional three Boeing 787-9s. In 2012, the airline announced that they were cancelling their order of 35 Boeing 787-9s due to heavy losses incurred. However, they did hold on to the 15 aircraft Boeing 787-8s order to add to the Jetstar Airways' fleet. In 2015, the airline stated that they would be ordering eight Boeing 787-9s, delivery of the same was expected in 2017.

In 2019, the airline made quite a few orders and cancellations. At the Paris Air Show, Qantas Group stated that they would be converting their 26 Airbus A321neos to A321XLR variants. Similarly, they planned to make a few more conversions with their aircraft, including A321neos to A321LRs and A321XLRs. This led to Qantas Group to accommodate a total of 109 aircraft from the Airbus A320neo family. The same year, they also announced that a select few of their Airbus A350-1000 would be used as non-stop flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to connect to international destinations such as Paris, New York, Cape Town, Paris, Frankfurt and Rio de Janeiro.

Baggage Allowance

Qantas Group has a consolidated list of baggage allowance criteria that they have uploaded on their official website, along with a calculator. Passengers who are opting for Qantas Airways can learn more about their baggage allowance deals and whether it works in their favour. As per their policy, the airline accommodates about 50 kg and 40 kg weighing baggage from first class and business class passengers respectively. The weight could vary depending on whether the member is part of the airline's frequent flyer programme. Similarly, the airline allows 40 kg and 30 kg weight for passengers travelling from premium economy and economy class respectively.

The baggage allowance policy as mentioned here applies to all international routes of Qantas Airways except for North and South America. The dimension of the bags should all individually be not more than 158 cm. The same can be calculated using the airline's baggage calculator. Purchase of additional baggage is also allowed with weights that depend on the cabin class of the passenger or the ticket type. As for hand baggage, the airline allows business class passengers to carry one piece of baggage that should not weigh more than 10 kg and can be accommodated with an accessory bag. The dimension for the same should not be more than 115 cm.

In-flight services

Qantas' in-flight services have won several accolades and praise by commuters and critics for being one of the best in the world. They offer a series of facilities onboard starting from comfortable seating with personalised entertainment systems to delicious in-flight meals. The airline's in-flight staff are quite friendly and cater to the requirements of the passengers with a big smile on their faces. The aircraft also comes with premium class cabins to economy class cabins that enable travellers from all walks of life to journey together.

Popular routes and top cities for Qantas

Qantas is one of the few international airlines to operate charters to Antarctica and does the same on behalf of Croydon Travel. The first flightseeing trip to Antarctica took place in 1977. However, the services were suspended for many years due to a crash of the New Zealand Flight 901. Eventually, in 1994, Qnatast restarted flightseeing charters to the continent. Qantas has a slew of operations to various international routes and domestic routes that make it one of the largest in the continent and also in the world. Over the years, the airline has introduced various popular routes from Sydney to North America, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and more. The airline brought forth a non-stop service from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth in 2014, which is operated by Airbus A380. Some of its top international destinations include Hong Kong, Denpasar, Jakarta, Tokyo, Osaka, Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Singapore, Bangkok, London, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City - JFK and San Francisco. They have terminated a huge list of international destinations, following the coronavirus pandemic.

The airline has also signed some agreements and tie-ups with international airlines to accommodate more international routes. Some of its codeshare agreements are with airlines such as Air France, Alaska Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Air Niugini, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar Japan, Vietnam Airlines and more.

Why travel by Qantas?

Qantas Airways is a known brand that has been offering the best of airline facilities as well as in-flight services for nearly 100 years now. It has expanded tremendously in recent years by accommodating some convenient facilities such as web check-ins, receiving flight status, booking a Qantas flight online or by their mobile app and to know more about their baggage allowance. In fact, you can even purchase extra baggage through their app and keep all flight-related details on the phone. The mobile app also has details of Qantas flight schedules that would help the passenger plan out the journey with more convenience. Further, the airline has also tied up with international airlines to bring forth better frequent flyer programmes that would benefit their regular customers. Qantas has also included newer routes and destinations both, domestic and international, to ensure better connectivity. The fleet size of Qantas has also enhanced to accommodate better aircraft that would cater to world-class facilities and amenities in-flight and give passengers the experience of a lifetime.