Record Belfast City winter capacity deployed by Aer Lingus Regional

Aer Lingus Regional operator Emerald Airlines has bumped up capacity to record levels this winter from Belfast City airport.

More than 450,000 seats have gone on sale with a 30% discount on fares across the network from the Northern Ireland airport running this week.

Of the 10 cities served, the carrier has added more flights to destinations such as Southampton, Leeds Bradford and Edinburgh.

The number of seats available from Belfast City this winter was hailed as the highest capacity ever offered in the history of the Aer Lingus Regional network.

Birmingham gains the highest frequency with up to five flights a day, followed by Edinburgh and Leeds Bradford with up to four a day. Up to three daily flights are scheduled to Manchester and Southampton and two to Glasgow. Cardiff will be served by a daily service, Newcastle by four a week, East Midlands by three a week and Exeter by two a week.

Emerald Airlines head of commercial Ian Lough said: “Our commitment to providing enhanced connectivity to and from Belfast is reflected inour winter schedule. 

“Whether travelling for business or leisure, our customers will benefit from more options, greater flexibility, and now, significant savings with the Aer Lingus September sale, with up to 30% off for the remainder of the week.”

Belfast City airport aviation development manager Ellie McGimpsey added: “With more capacity than ever before, and over 450,000 seats available, we are committed to working with Aer Lingus Regional to provide our passengers with seamless connectivity across the UK.

“Aer Lingus Regional is a popular choice for passengers at Belfast City airport, and with its brilliant service and extensive range of destinations, the airline has built a strong base from the heart of Belfast.

“Our efficient security processing times and excellent location only five minutes from Belfast city centre, coupled with Aer Lingus Regional’s outstanding punctuality results, means passengers planning a winter getaway can look forward to the fastest start to their journey.”