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Bosses at Bristol Airport have removed the 'International' from it's name.

The rebrand is part of celebrations to mark 10 years since the opening of the current terminal, and 80 years since the airport itself was launched.

Echoing the opening ceremony for the terminal a decade ago, acrobats unfurled giant banners earlier revealing the new look.

Chief Executive Officer, Robert Sinclair told us it is the start of a new era for them:

"People know us as Bristol Airport, and this has been our name for the majority of our 80 year history. 'International' was added 13 years ago at a time in the Airport's development when we were making a step change to offer many more international destinations - these now far outnumber domestic services.

"The new brand announces our intentions to deliver a world class experience for all passengers. Whether seeking new horizons abroad or arriving for the first time in this wonderful part of the world, amazing journeys start here - at out airport, with us."

Listen to the full interview with Robert Sinclair by following the link at the top of the page:



In the year 2000 the Airport handled 2.2 million passengers and served 50 direct destinations. This year, around six million passengers are expected to pass through the terminal, en route to 114 destinations worldwide.

The airport at Lulsgate is due to celebrate it's 80th anniversary in May, and the terminal is expected to handle its 50 millionth passenger towards the end of the year.

A number of improvements are also due to be unveilled at the airport over the next few months. These include a 450m long walkway linking the terminal to aircraft stands.

A 'walk through' tax and duty free store will also open in the spring. Bosses say a new fleet of buses will also shortly begin operating an improved Flyer service between Bristol and the Airport.

Watch the unveilling of the new 'Bristol Airport' banners in the terminal this morning:

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