Trio of New Ryanair Flights to European Destinations Take Off from Belfast City Airport

Flights to Ibiza, Valencia, and Milan have taken off this weekend from George Best Belfast City Airport with Ryanair.

 

The flights, which will connect passengers with popular European sunshine destinations, complete Ryanair’s portfolio of routes from Belfast City Airport, with services to Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Malaga, and Palma de Mallorca already in operation.

 

Judith Davis, Operations Manager at Belfast City Airport, commented:  “With travel restrictions easing, and the anticipated relaxation of guidelines for vaccinated passengers, we are seeing an increase in demand from holidaymakers and those that wish to travel internationally to see family and friends.”

 

The services will operate up to twice a week across each route, providing passengers with additional choice and flexibility.

 

Judith continued: “The addition of these destinations to our comprehensive route network for summer 2021 is excellent, and the feedback we have received since welcoming Ryanair back to Belfast City Airport has been extremely positive.”

Flights to Newquay Commence from Belfast City Airport

Flights to popular UK holiday destination, Newquay, have taken off from Belfast City Airport for a new summer service from BA CityFlyer

 

Throughout the summer, the flights will be operated by British Airways with up to six flights a week connecting passengers with Cornwall and the southwest of England.

 

Judith Davis, Operations Manager at Belfast City Airport, said: “The launch of flights to Newquay from Belfast City Airport will be welcome news for many, giving passengers the option to holiday closer to home, reconnect with family and friends, and take a relaxing break by the coast.”

 

Flights to Cornwall Newquay Airport will be operated on an Embraer 190 jet.

 

Tom Stoddart, Managing Director of BA CityFlyer, said:  “We welcome the opportunity to connect Belfast and the South West of England to reunite families across Britain and hope it will provide a business boost for these two vital local economies this summer.

 

“This is a new route, launched at an incredibly difficult time for U.K. aviation, but we hope this service will be valued by customers and the local communities.”

 

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Vueling Airlines Takes Off from Belfast City Airport

Flights to Barcelona have taken off from Belfast City Airport with Vueling Airlines.

 

The inaugural flight received a traditional water cannon salute upon arrival whilst flamenco dancers entertained outbound passengers as they boarded their flight on July 2nd.

 

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said:  “The addition of Vueling Airlines to Belfast City Airport will provide passengers with more choice this summer, bringing the total number of UK and European destinations served from the airport to 26.

 

“Vueling offers convenient flight times with a twice-weekly service to the popular Spanish city, and we are sure that passengers will take advantage of its competitive prices and great customer service to enjoy a relaxing break.”

 

Passengers that book an Optima or Family Fare ticket can also avail of Vueling’s flight change policy, which enables the holder to cancel or amend their trip for free, should their plans change.

 

The maiden flight further strengthens the IAG network from Belfast City Airport, with both Aer Lingus and British Airways having a comprehensive choice of routes already in place.

 

Passengers are advised to check the latest entry requirements before travelling.

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BA to start Belfast - Exeter route

Exeter Airport welcomes the news that British Airways will be starting four new domestic routes from Belfast this summer, which includes a service between Belfast City Airport and Exeter. 

The flights are scheduled to operate four times a week -  Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are to be operated on Embraer E190 aircraft from BA CityFlyer. 

Tom Stoddart, the MD of BA CityFlyer said: “We’re delighted to announce these new services from Belfast, which will enhance our regional network and maintain vital connections between Northern Ireland and other key UK destinations.  We’re sure these routes will be popular with customers getting away for a UK holiday this summer, as well as those visiting friends and relatives, and we’ll continue to listen to their feedback about where they want to travel.”

Customers booking with British Airways can do so with absolute confidence, thanks to the airline’s flexible booking policy. Customers are able to exchange their booking for a voucher or move their dates without incurring a change fee if their plans change. 

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Ryanair Flights to Europe Take Off From Belfast City Airport

Ryanair is back at Belfast City Airport and commenced its summer schedule which will connect passengers to Europe following the easing of travel restrictions in Northern Ireland.

 

Flights taking off this week to five destinations will allow passengers to enjoy the sun and fun in both Portugal and Spain, with flights to Italy to follow at the beginning of July.

 

Ryanair will operate up to 14 flights per week to Faro in Portugal, while passengers will be able to travel to Alicante, Malaga, and the popular Balearic island of Mallorca up to 14 times per week, as well as Barcelona up to ten times per week throughout the summer season.

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said:  “With travel restrictions easing, we are seeing an increase in demand from passengers keen to return to flying and travelling internationally. Welcoming Ryanair’s first flights today is significant as it marks the start of a busy summer schedule from Belfast City Airport.”

 

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"The safety and wellbeing of passengers and staff is of paramount importance" the airport said in a statement, adding: "we remain in contact with the Government and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland to closely follow all relevant directives for airports.

Measures are in place throughout the terminal to enable social distancing for passengers and staff with signage visible throughout the airport – posters and information on digital screens. Passengers are asked to wear a face covering through the terminal and onto their flight. Reusable masks are available to purchase in terminal.

We ask all passengers to respect these social distancing measures and have employed additional staff to ensure they are adhered to throughout the airport."

 

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Eastern Airways to start Belfast City to Cardiff route

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Eastern Airways has announced it will commence up to six weekly flights from Belfast City Airport to Welsh capital Cardiff, while also increasing frequency on its Southampton and Teesside International Airport routes. The service, which is the only direct air link to Wales on the entire island of Ireland, not only increases the number of destinations served by Belfast City Airport to 16, but also completes the route network left vacant by the collapse of Flybe.

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said:   “Today’s announcement that Belfast City Airport will once again operate flights to Cardiff is not only a positive development for the Airport itself, but also extremely welcome news for passengers who regularly travel to Wales.”

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Birmingham and Manchester Services Take Off from Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport has further strengthened its UK route network with the inaugural Aer Lingus flights to Birmingham and Manchester taking off today, 14th September.

The Aer Lingus Regional routes will commence with a double-daily service, with up to three flights daily from 15th October, to conveniently connect passengers with the West Midlands area and the North West of England.

Katy Best, Commercial Director at Belfast City Airport, said:  “As hub airports, Birmingham and Manchester have always been popular routes served from Belfast City Airport, heavily utilised by both business and leisure audiences, as well as the student market, so it is great to have this connectivity secured once again.

“Today’s launches are the third and fourth in a series of six new route launches with Aer Lingus Regional. We very much look forward to working with the airline to ensure the success of these routes and bolstering regional connectivity from Northern Ireland.”

New routes from Belfast City Airport with Aer Lingus

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.”

Edinburgh

Taking off 27th August Up to 3 flights a day 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 volcano The 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.

Manchester

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Belfast City Airport to get six new routes with Stobart Air

Belfast City Airport secures six routes to the UK commencing from 27 August  

• Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, to base five ATR72-600 aircraft at Belfast City Airport
• Routes from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford and Exeter to commence from 27 August
• Commenting on the announcement, Brian Ambrose, CEO of Belfast City Airport said the new base would significantly enhance the Aer Lingus network from Northern Ireland

Belfast City Airport (BHD) announced the opening of a new Aer Lingus Regional base with the launch of six routes operated by Stobart Air.

Services to Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford and Exeter will begin on a phased basis in line with passenger demand. From 27 August, flights from Belfast City to Edinburgh will begin, while services to Exeter will commence on 28 August. Flights to Manchester and Birmingham will operate from 14 September and to East Midlands and Leeds Bradford from 1 October.

Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, will base five ATR72-600 aircraft at Belfast City Airport and plan 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.

UK Government to safeguard vital Great Britain-Northern Ireland air links

Investment will protect air passenger flights for important routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Photo Derry-Londonderry Airport

Air passenger services between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will be safeguarded through a £5.7 million government investment, announced today by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

The funding will ensure lifeline services are maintained, protecting key air links across the Union which are vital for connecting critical workers and ensuring that those who need to travel at this time can continue to do so.

The package is being funded by the UK government and the Northern Ireland Executive and will temporarily support airlines and airports that are currently operating, allowing them to continue running air passenger services along 2 routes from Belfast City, and City of Derry, to London during the coronavirus pandemic.

The package will:

Maintain 2 lifeline passenger services (Derry-Londonderry to London and Belfast to London)
International Airlines Group (IAG) (Aer Lingus) will maintain the Belfast to London route which would be at risk without financial assistance given low passenger numbers
Belfast City Airport will provide airport services for the flight to and from London
increased subsidies to Loganair to continue operating the City of Derry Airport (LDY) to London route
support for City of Derry Airport to continue to provide airport services for this route

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "Maintaining air links between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is vital. We must ensure that critical workers can continue to fly over the Irish Sea, and today’s investment in these lifeline services guarantees that."