BELFAST AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL

[GAZMO]

Nearly a month since we heard that EI were moving and still no news
Anybody heard anything?

[ILS25]

Possible announcement soon.

Confirmed press conference at Belfast city airport on Tuesday.

[mart901]

confirmed by whom?

[EGAC is Better]

Quote:
United Airlines...........but is planning on launching a service to Los Angeles and Philadelphia in 2013.

This made me laugh. I suppose we could play along and call bs by saying they already have 'a service' to LAX and PHL from BFS........via EWR.

[BHD2BFS]

Those routes would never happen in a million years, but if NI government get control of APD and reduce in further would UA possibly launch a route to Washington? It's another major hub for them

[tigger2k8]

I have also heard the same whisper of an announcement this week, however it could be one of the few airlines they are talking to, time will tell.

[larry the man]

The press conference had been reshuduled for Tuesday but on Friday it was postponed again until week commencing 16th. No reason was given for this decision.

[PPRuNeUser0176]

Jet 2 have extended BFS-ALC into the winter operating every Friday with a few extra flights for Christmas and New Year.

[Aaron9890]

Monarch

I see that Monarch are doing Funchal again this summer starting 1st September, maybe they will think about starting another route consdiering the sucsess they are having on Portugal. Perhaps a permanent aircraft along with a couple more routes???

[Thad Jarvis]

Monarch have announced they are expanding in LBA so I'd say the chances of anything in BFS are pretty close to zero

[GAZMO]

What is the source for jet2 extending BFS to ALC into the winter. Cannot find it on their website?

[JonnyBfs]

Monarch SFB?

According to the wikipedia page, Monarch operate a seasonal to orlando. More nonsense, or is this genuine?

[SecondDog]

According to the wikipedia page, Monarch operate a seasonal to orlando. More nonsense, or is this genuine?

Genuine, although it only runs for a couple of weeks in the peak season

[PPRuNeUser0176]

What is the source for jet2 extending BFS to ALC into the winter. Cannot find it on their website?

There was an error on the website and it was showing as operating every friday but its not.

[GAZMO]

It's a pity as they seem to be making a success of ALC....maybe

[Aaron9890]

Airport reports spike in getaway demand - Belfast International Airport

Maybe this will persuade some airlines to create a new route, as demand for holidays are increasing!! Not surprised though as the weather has been terrible. Good news though for the growth at BFS, Maybe close to 5million passangers by the end of the year???

[BHD2BFS]

Anyone know why denim air is flying in from vagar tonyt?

[tigger2k8]

Football charter I believe

[GAZMO]

Bringing back the linfield football team

[BHD2BFS]

Just a thought, with the obv lack of flights to the states and Canada from BFS would united never consider using a 767 to up capacity (I asume a 767 with more seats would allow a slight reduction in tkt price) therefore enticing people to fly from the north instead of having to travel all the way to Dublin. I only think this because every time I fly with them the flight seems pretty much full