Emerald Airlines to set up new base in Belfast

NO FEE PIC : Pictured is Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton with Emerald Airlines CEO Conor McCarthy, at the announcement of the commencement of Aer Lingus Regional flights, with tickets on sale from today. The flights, operated under a franchise agreement by Emerald Airlines on behalf of Aer Lingus, will commence on 17th March with over 340 flights per week across 11 routes with fares starting at €29.99 one way. The services will greatly increase connectivity between the UK, Ireland and the US, and catalyses Aer Lingus’ strategy to expand Dublin Airport as a hub airport. Further route announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Customers can book at aerlingus.com 16/12/2021 Photograph: Fran Veale/Julien Behal Photography

Emerald Airlines is set to launch a new base at Belfast City Airport.

The carrier will operate routes to Birmingham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Manchester airports.

The new routes form part of a long-term deal reached between Emerald Airlines and Belfast City Airport to establish a new home-based carrier at the airport with “ambitious growth plans”.

Conor McCarthy, chief executive of Emerald Airlines, said the company is “eager” to build on the announcement, with new flights and destination to follow “in the near future”.

“We’re confident this news will be welcomed by the business community across the region which depend on connectivity more than ever as the recovery continues, and also to all those looking to get away for a much-needed break or to visit friends and family this year,” he added.

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