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Aer Lingus launches from Belfast

Aer Lingus launches from BelfastBelfast International Airport passengers will have access to more destinations across the UK and Europe from this week with the launch of new services from Aer Lingus.

The carrier will launch its first flights from the Northern Ireland hub today, with Heathrow, Barcelona, Geneva and Amsterdam among the destinations to be served.

Aer Lingus' decision to fly from Belfast was a controversial one, which brought the threat of a strike that was narrowly avoided last month.
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Four new routes from Belfast with easyJet

Four new routes from Belfast with easyJetBelfast International Airport will play host to a total of 23 routes from easyJet by the end of this week after the airline launches four new services from the hub.

The carrier, which claims to be Northern Ireland's largest low-fares airline, will commence a service to Gdansk in Poland on October 30th, followed by flights to Prague and Venice on November 1st.

A new connection to Barcelona, which will open on November 3rd, will be the final addition to easyJet's services from Belfast International Airport.
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Belfast 'taking steps towards carbon neutrality'

Belfast 'taking steps towards carbon neutrality'The managers of Belfast Int. Airport have claimed that 'major steps' have been taken towards neutralising the hub's carbon footprint.

By cutting down the amount of power used by its air conditioning units the airport has reportedly moved closer to negating its carbon dioxide emissions.

Some £91,500 has been invested in an energy efficiency scheme that is already reducing electricity bills by £130,000 per year.
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MP backs Belfast rail link

MP backs Belfast rail linkA member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has given his backing to the prospect of a rail link connecting Belfast International Airport with the centre of the city.

William McCrea, DUP MP for South Antrim, said that an upgrade of the infrastructure around the airport would "undoubtedly help" promotion of the hub.

He recommended that the introduction of a rail link should form a "vital part" of any plans to develop Belfast International Airport.
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Thinking ahead to Belfast International rail link

Thinking ahead to Belfast International rail linkRoutes linking Belfast International airport up to the city proper could be improved if a mooted rail link goes ahead, the Northern Ireland assembly member for South Antrim has insisted.
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Aer Lingus could boost Belfast with HQ move

Aer Lingus could boost Belfast with HQ moveShould Belfast International Airport become the site for Aer Lingus' new headquarters, as many as 1,000 new jobs could be created as a result, an MP has stated.

According to Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson, the move to Belfast International Airport would be highly beneficial for the local economy as well as for holidaymakers.

Aside from the 1,000 new positions being opened up in the Northern Irish capital, Aer Lingus would also create 15 new routes across Europe and a re-installation of the Belfast to Heathrow link-up would be established.
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Ryanair ups its routes

Ryanair ups its routesA total of three new routes will be added to its existing flight roster at Belfast International Airport by Irish-based budget airline Ryanair, it has emerged.

From October 30th this year, services will begin to be offered to East Midlands, Liverpool Airport and Glasgow Airport from Belfast International Airport.

Ryanair's head of communications, Peter Sherrard said: "Today's new routes include the first Ryanair flights between the UK and the Canary Islands and see the arrival of Europe's lowest fares at George Best Belfast City airport, the 136th airport in the Ryanair network."
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Derry Airport re-opens

Derry Airport re-opensDerry Airport has re-opened following its closure on Friday over safety management issues.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) originally closed the Northern Ireland airport because of concerns over issues including the bird management system and drainage problems.

British Airways had been forced to reschedule flights to nearby Belfast International Airport.
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Third anniversary celebrations for Wizz Air

Third anniversary celebrations for Wizz AirLow budget airline Wizz Air is currently celebrating its third anniversary, after making its maiden flight from Katowice in Poland.

Since then the carrier has handled over six million passengers and established itself as one of central and eastern Europe's favourite low cost air travel alternatives.

Wizz Air carried over three million flyers last year, which represented a 50 per cent increase on traffic from the previous year.
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UFOs at Belfast International Airport?

UFOs at Belfast International Airport?Air traffic control staff at Belfast International Airport recently received calls from worried County Down residents over strange lights in the night sky.

One call even came from a perplexed coastguard, after many people saw the bizarre lights in the skies of Bangor.

And the sightings have led many people to speculate that it was a possible UFO sighting, after Belfast International Airport revealed it had no record of any aircraft in the air at the time.
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Work begins at Belfast International

Work begins at Belfast InternationalAfter six years of trying to get planning permission, work is underway on a new business park next to Belfast International Airport.
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New car park charging at Belfast International

Belfast International Airport is to see a new charging structure for its short-term car parking, it has been announced.
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