easyJet, Europe's leading low cost airline, today announces the introduction of four new routes from Belfast International Airport direct to some of Europe's most popular destinations; Alicante, Malaga, Nice and Paris.
These new routes are a direct result of the Air Route Development Scheme, the Northern Ireland Authorities initiative to improve the provision of air services in the province.
In addition, easyJet is also increasing the three daily services between Gatwick and Belfast to four and, due to high demand, a second daily service between Gatwick and Prague. Both these increased frequencies commence on 27 May.
This major expansion from easyJet's Northern Ireland base will increase the number of routes offered by around 50%, with a total of 13 destinations now available.
easyJet is not only Northern Ireland's largest airline, but the only scheduled airline in the province to offer of a choice of direct European services.
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Ray Webster, easyJet Chief Executive commented
"We are delighted that the Government has shown such proactive support to the airline industry. The introduction of this initiative means that consumers in Northern Ireland now have more opportunities to travel throughout Europe at easyjet's fantastic low fares, and there will be great benefits to the local economy as increasing numbers of Europeans travel to Belfast as a destination."
"Our success at Gatwick Airport over the last couple of years has been phenomenal and we will continue our policy of introducing new routes and additional frequencies whenever an opportunity arises."
Belfast - Alicante
Commences 25 June. Fares from 27.99 GBP one way (50.98 GBP return inc taxes)
Belfast - Paris (Charles De Gaule)
Commences 25 June. Fares from 17.99 GBP one way (33.71 GBP return inc taxes)
Belfast - Nice
Commences 26 June. Fares from 27.99 GBP one way (53.71 GBP return inc taxes)
Belfast - Malaga
Commences 25 June. Fares from 27.99 GBP one way (50.98 GBP return inc taxes)