Six new routes from Belfast City Airport starting this autumn will connect to various major cities across the UK. The services are being operated by Stobart Air, for Aer Lingus Regional and the airline will base five ATR72-600 aircraft at Belfast City Airport. The long-term plan is for the airline to operate over 200 flights weekly to and from Belfast. Stobart Air operates 30 Aer Lingus Regional routes from bases in Dublin, Cork and Belfast.
Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive at Belfast City Airport, said: “Despite an extremely challenging environment, we’re delighted that Aer Lingus is to establish a new base and significantly enhance its UK network from Belfast City. As an island off an island, air connectivity with the rest of UK is critical to the enabling the Northern Ireland economy’s recovery.
This announcement is testament to the recent investments by our shareholder in making the airport and its facilities best in class, exceeding passengers’ expectations in a location only five minutes form the centre of Belfast.”
Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive at Belfast City Airport, said: “Despite an extremely challenging environment, we’re delighted that Aer Lingus is to establish a new base and significantly enhance its UK network from Belfast City. As an island off an island, air connectivity with the rest of UK is critical to the enabling the Northern Ireland economy’s recovery.
This announcement is testament to the recent investments by our shareholder in making the airport and its facilities best in class, exceeding passengers’ expectations in a location only five minutes form the centre of Belfast.”
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Whether you're a foodie, culture vulture, outdoorsy type, or love to shop, Scotland's capital has something for you. Visit the Old Town to immerse yourself in arts and history, shop until you drop in Princes Street or sample the local cuisine at one of the New Town's top rated restaurants or bars.
Click here to explore This is Edinburgh's official guide with top tips, trip inspiration, and guidance on the enhanced safety measures in place to ensure you can make the most of your trip.
5 interesting facts about Edinburgh:
1. Edinburgh Castle is built on a volcanoThe best spot in the city for panoramic views, Arthur’s Seat, is also an extinct volcano and you can even see volcanic rock at the top. 2. Edinburgh has more listed buildings than anywhere else in the world It is home to 4,500 listed buildings – 900 of which are Grade A! This includes Greyfriars Kirkyard, Parliament Hall, and the National Museum of Scotland. 3. And more trees per head than any other city in the UK With 112 parks across the city, Edinburgh is considered one of the UK’s greenest and is on track to be a ‘one million trees’ city by 2030. 4. The Royal Mile isn’t actually a mile long Home to some of the best eating and drinks spots in the city, the Royal Mile measures just over a mile with an extra 107 yards on the end. 5. Edinburgh invented the Jaffa Cake Invented in 1927 by McVitie and Price, the name was chosen for the iconic cakes after the Jaffa Oranges that they were flavoured with. Although it was widely debated if it was a cake or biscuit, following a challenge by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs it was decided in court that they were cakes – which still stands true to this day. |
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