Menu
29/08/2003
EasyJet increase Belfast to London flights
Leading budget airline, EasyJet is set to expand its UK services at Belfast International Airport.
The airline, which recently doubled its Belfast-based staff, announced it is to increase its low cost flights from Aldergrove by 15% next month.
From October 26 EasyJet will increase its daily London flight services to 15 a day, with Gatwick increasing by four flights a day, Stanstead by five and Luton by six.
Earlier in the month the airline announced it was to recruit an additional 24 cabin crew, bringing to 89 the number of cabin crew and pilots working from Belfast.
The announcement of new jobs came on the back of strong July results for the airline's routes to and from Belfast.
The percentage of seats filled rose 4% year-on-year to 85%, whilst passenger numbers remained constant.
(MB)
The airline, which recently doubled its Belfast-based staff, announced it is to increase its low cost flights from Aldergrove by 15% next month.
From October 26 EasyJet will increase its daily London flight services to 15 a day, with Gatwick increasing by four flights a day, Stanstead by five and Luton by six.
Earlier in the month the airline announced it was to recruit an additional 24 cabin crew, bringing to 89 the number of cabin crew and pilots working from Belfast.
The announcement of new jobs came on the back of strong July results for the airline's routes to and from Belfast.
The percentage of seats filled rose 4% year-on-year to 85%, whilst passenger numbers remained constant.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 March 2020
Loganair Takes Over Two Flybe Routes
Scottish airline Loganair is to take over two former Flybe routes from Belfast City Airport. The flights to Aberdeen and Inverness will commence later this month and run on a daily basis, the airport has announced. Flybe entered administration early this morning, 05 March, with all flights cancelled across the UK.
Loganair Takes Over Two Flybe Routes
Scottish airline Loganair is to take over two former Flybe routes from Belfast City Airport. The flights to Aberdeen and Inverness will commence later this month and run on a daily basis, the airport has announced. Flybe entered administration early this morning, 05 March, with all flights cancelled across the UK.
31 January 2023
All Flybe Flights Cancelled As Airline Enters Administration
All Flybe flights have been cancelled with immediate effect after their airline announced that it has entered Administration. Anyone impacted by the sudden news has been urged to find out about their consumer rights, as they may be entitled to compensation and assistance.
All Flybe Flights Cancelled As Airline Enters Administration
All Flybe flights have been cancelled with immediate effect after their airline announced that it has entered Administration. Anyone impacted by the sudden news has been urged to find out about their consumer rights, as they may be entitled to compensation and assistance.
12 September 2008
Belfast Flights Grounded With Collapse Of XL Airline
A dark shadow has been cast over a number of outbound flights from Belfast and Dublin, with the announcement that tour operator XL has collapsed. News broke this morning that the firm had gone into administration, and flights across the world have been grounded with immediate effect.
Belfast Flights Grounded With Collapse Of XL Airline
A dark shadow has been cast over a number of outbound flights from Belfast and Dublin, with the announcement that tour operator XL has collapsed. News broke this morning that the firm had gone into administration, and flights across the world have been grounded with immediate effect.
08 October 2001
Belgian airline scraps most of Belfast flights
Struggling Belgian airline Sabena has announced that it is to scrap two of its three daily Belfast-Brussels flights. The troubled airline carrier had been due to cease all flights on the Belfast route at the end of this month.
Belgian airline scraps most of Belfast flights
Struggling Belgian airline Sabena has announced that it is to scrap two of its three daily Belfast-Brussels flights. The troubled airline carrier had been due to cease all flights on the Belfast route at the end of this month.
12 February 2009
Ryanair Cuts Dublin, But Expand Flights From Belfast
While Ryanair has revealed plans for cuts to its services from Dublin, it has also just announced expansion to its Belfast service.
Ryanair Cuts Dublin, But Expand Flights From Belfast
While Ryanair has revealed plans for cuts to its services from Dublin, it has also just announced expansion to its Belfast service.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Any rain along the north coast soon clearing north to give a dry evening. Further rain will move south and east in the early hours, occasionally heavy. Remaining mild. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
