Belfast Int News Archive

Belfast International Airport closed due to ash

No flights will be leaving Belfast International Airport until 13:00 BST due to a new cloud of volcanic ash in airspace over parts of Ireland and Scotland.
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Carol singers expected at Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport will be filling passengers with festive cheer, when they embark on their journeys to the sound of carol singers.

Singers and musicians from local churches will be forming the Big Christmas Sing, which is in support of Christian Aid.

Pamela Gray, Christian Aid supporter, said the charity needed their help to fight for an end to global poverty.

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Belfast International Airport opens second phase of construction

Passengers travelling through Belfast International Airport will now be greeted by a new glass-fronted building at the terminal.

This is thanks to the completion of the second phase of the travel hub's £10 million redevelopment.

John Doran, chief executive at Belfast International Airport, said the scale of the investment meant that the hub would be able to cater for all of the region's air traffic for future decades.

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Extra flight launched between Heathrow and Belfast International Airport

A fourth daily flight has been launched from Belfast International Airport to Heathrow.

The additional flight, with Aer Lingus, is aimed at making travelling more flexible for passengers.

Enda Corneille, director of corporate affairs at Aer Lingus, said it was especially good news for business travellers.

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Belfast International Airport issues traffic warning

Passengers travelling to Belfast International Airport have been advised to leave extra time for their journey this summer.

Airport officials issued the warning for the four days ending on Monday August 17th 2009.

They advised passengers to check details of road closures and traffic issues before setting off on their journeys.

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Flights launched between Blackpool and Belfast City airports

Twice daily flights are to be launched in July between Blackpool Airport and Belfast City Airport.

The service by airline Manx2.com will operate Monday to Saturday and run a morning and afternoon flight.

It is hoped that the additional services will attract more commuters to use the service.

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