In the past 2 years BFS has gained 2 new airlines operating 17 routes, adding over 1.1 million seats for sale from the airport. Plus, the airport has seen considerable expansion from easyJet (4 new routes) and Jet2 (9 new routes). Overall, the airport has added net 1.5 million seats for sale in just 2 years - that's a 27% increase in capacity which is remarkable.
Passenger numbers for the airport also show a shift towards international passengers. 2017 alone saw a 31% increase in international passenger numbers, many of whom are tourists to the region.