Belfast international-3

[True Blue]

Why has Eastern applied for slots in Bfs? Is it because they face EI Regional and Flybe on Bhd-Sou and think operating from Bfs might be a more attractive option?

[GAZMO]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63709198

never shaw that coming 😀😀

[CabinCrewe]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63709198

never shaw that coming 😀😀
… and you never will. Worse economic downturn in 2023/4 🤔

[SWBKCB]

Positive as ever - not launching before Summer 2024, so plenty of time to assess the position.

[happydolphins]

Still think United will be back with NEO/MAX. IIRC, the 757 was profitable, but more profitable elsewhere...

[allnamestaken1]

That's correct,the problem with the United was the month of January load factor was very low it sometimes took till March for the loads to recover to the 80% load factor for the route to break even,basically the problems with the United service was the months of Jan/Feb loads were somewhat low and took maybe till Mar/Apr to recover to the levels that they wanted so they deployed the aircraft to Dublin to make more money only for that we probably would still have it at Belfast.

[True Blue]

On the Eastern website Bfs - Sou is on sale.

[LGS6753]

From Travelmole:New airline Fly Atlantic plans to launch transatlantic flights at Belfast International Airport.

The startup wants to fly to the US and Canada, as well as short haul European destinations from summer 2024.

It still has to gain a licence and secure aircraft.

It plans to generate 1,000 jobs over the first five years.

Fly Atlantic aims to make Belfast a new hub linking Europe with North America.

It would initially operate six aircraft under current plans.

Chief executive Andrew Pyne said: “The lack of direct transatlantic air services has clearly been an impediment to Northern Ireland.”

“We already have offices at the airport and will now be building out the infrastructure.”

[Asturias56]

Check Chief executive Andrew Pyne on Linkedin

[N123JB]

On the Eastern website Bfs - Sou is on sale.

Ah good lord, throwing the dice again. Who at Eastern comes up with this stuff?

[stewyb]

Ah good lord, throwing the dice again. Who at Eastern comes up with this stuff?

This route would have a chance of working only if operated by EZY and provide strong competition for BHD!

[GAZMO]

EasyJet expands at BFS with 8th aircraft

EasyJet expands Belfast International Airport base with direct route to Rhodes and 40 new jobs announced - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/easyjet-expands-belfast-international-airport-base-with-direct-route-to-rhodes-and-40-new-jobs-announced-42181458.html)

[allnamestaken1]

I wouldn't call it expantion,they have axed one route to introduce another route that is already served from Bfs.

[GAZMO]

So what other routes will the 8th aircraft be doing?......Domestic?

[allnamestaken1]

More or less yes and bucket and spade flights.

[True Blue]

Which route has been dropped?

[GAZMO]

Menorca I believe is dropped

[BFS BHD]

FOUR New Routes on sale for Summer 2023 for Ryanair:

Budapest
Cardiff
Palma
Valencia

[GAZMO]

From BT this morning

Ryanair announces four new routes for Belfast International Airport next summer - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ryanair-announces-four-new-routes-for-belfast-international-airport-next-summer-42229783.html)

Budapest 2 X weekly (both operated by Ryanair Sun)
Palma 2 X weekly
Cardiff 2 X weekly
Valencia 1 X weekly

With 64 weekly return flights plus 4 operated by non based aircraft are two based aircraft enough?

[BFS BHD]

Yes two based aircraft seem to fit the current timetable.

Also looks like Budapest will operate in the winter (2023/24) too.
Appears to be half loaded into the system.
Outbound flights from BFS on a Monday are showing but inbound flights aren't loaded.
No Thursday loaded.

[BFS BHD]

Ryanair hints more flights and routes with the new deal they signed with BFS. Not able to view the whole article.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/ryanair-could-add-more-routes-from-belfast-international-airport-after-very-competitive-deal-seals-return-42231110.html

[GAZMO]

Looks like Valencia is twice weekly according to Ryanair app but only one weekly on Ryanair web page?

[BFS BHD]

EasyJet has put Mahon back on sale for Summer 2023 operating on Fridays.

[BFS BHD]

3rd flight added on Saturdays in March 2023 to Geneva operated by EasyJet Switzerland.

[allnamestaken1]

Wow is that all that Easyjet has to offer Belfast this year,not a bit of wonder the airport and it's owner are turning to Ryanair for extra business.

[BFS BHD]

Looks like the new Southampton route with Eastern Airways will now start 6th April instead of next month.

[True Blue]

Has Ryanair added another rotation to Milan? Now 3 per week.

[GAZMO]

From nitravel news
BREAKING! Ryanair Announces NEW Summer Route From Belfast | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/breaking-ryanair-announces-new-summer-route-from-belfast/)

[BFS BHD]

Ryanair to Milan has been showing three weekly since they done the big reshuffle a few months back.
Not sure why they are announcing it again?

[Stormonttrooper]

Maybe not selling well

[BFS BHD]

Possible new easyJet route to be announced for the summer season looking at timetable!

Gap on Wednesday from around 16:50.
Gap on Sunday from around 14:30.

[Blackfriar]

Wow is that all that Easyjet has to offer Belfast this year,not a bit of wonder the airport and it's owner are turning to Ryanair for extra business.
Where are they going to put the passengers? The gate lounges with 40 seats for a 180 seat 320 are a joke. You spend most of your last 30 minutes stood in a stairwell before the long trek to the steps. The old international pier isnt used much (at least when I'm travelling), but there seems to be no separation between international and domestic any more.

[True Blue]

I don't think waiting in queues to board is unique to BFS.

[Derry321]

Antalya to be added over the next couple of days from March

Source: easyJet Holidays communication to travel agents

[GAZMO]

On the app
wed and Sunday

[GAZMO]

On the app
Wednesday and Sunday

[BFS BHD]

TUI have added a 2nd weekly flight to Dalaman on a Thursday for Summer 2023, operated by Freebird Airlines.

[BHD2BFS]

Does anyone know who will operate for TUI this year from Belfast ?
I hear sunwing won't be coming back and wonder if they will put in an actual tui aircraft for a change ?

[BFS BHD]

Looks like Ryanair is increases Edinburgh from 7 weekly to 10 weekly for Summer 2023. Double daily on Mondays, Fridays & Sundays. Not bookable yet.

[BFS BHD]

Jet2 adding extra Monday service to Antalya for April 2023. Making it three weekly for April.

[DUB19]

Looks like Ryanair is increases Edinburgh from 7 weekly to 10 weekly for Summer 2023. Double daily on Mondays, Fridays & Sundays. Not bookable yet.

The new 3x weekly EDI flights now on sale.

[GAZMO]

Apart from previously mentioned extra flight to Antalya, Tenerife gets extra flight in same period. Source BIA website

• Antalya – additional Monday services operating from 27th March to 24th April, meaning three weekly services in April.
• Tenerife – additional Friday services operating from 31st March to 28th April, meaning six weekly services in April and including two daily Friday flights during this period.

[Alteagod]

I wonder if T3 will now move back to BHD now BE gone.

[OneBellEnd]

Indeed.

Depends I’m sure upon how peeved they remain with the actions of BHD management in inviting both Emerald and Flybe onto SOU at BHD, when Eastern were the saviours of the link after Flybe fell over (the first time).

Also, going back to BHD to compete head-on with Emerald on SOU may well be likely to see EZY join the fray on BFS-SOU now that Southampton Airport is upgrading its runway. Not sure that would be a great development for either Emerald or Eastern?

[SouthernAlliance]

Indeed.

Depends I’m sure upon how peeved they remain with the actions of BHD management in inviting both Emerald and Flybe onto SOU at BHD, when Eastern were the saviours of the link after Flybe fell over (the first time).

Also, going back to BHD to compete head-on with Emerald on SOU may well be likely to see EZY join the fray on BFS-SOU now that Southampton Airport is upgrading its runway. Not sure that would be a great development for either Emerald or Eastern?

Think EZY BFS-SOU will be one of their first routes announced post runway extension

[GAZMO]

Jet2 Expand Winter 23/24 Programmes to Turkey From Belfast International Airport | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-expand-winter-23-24-programmes-to-turkey-from-belfast-international-airport/)

[GAZMO]

more flights to PMI

https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-expand-capacity-on-two-belfast-routes-as-part-of-summer-2023-programme/

[BFS BHD]

4th based aircraft confirmed for Summer 2024 with new routes to Malta and Bodrum plus extra flights to the like of TFS, DLM, ALC etc

[True Blue]

Could Belfast have a record year this year?

[GAZMO]

Could well do!! but will they have enough aircraft stands in S24 especially if FlyAtlantic takes off

Assuming no change from summer 23, Summer 24:-
EZY 8 aircraft
FR 2 aircraft
Jet2 4 aircraft
Tui 1 aircraft
Fly Atlantic 6 aircraft???
21 Stands
Todays press announcement from BIA
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announce massive expansion... (belfastairport.com) (https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-news/2023/february/jet2com-and-jet2holidays-announce-massive-expansion-for-summer-24-from-belfast-international-airport)

[BFS BHD]

Only gaps I can see in the Jet2 2024 timetable is on Wednesdays where one of the aircraft appears too do nothing all day.

[GAZMO]

Maybe an opportunity to fly to Laranca. Was always very popular destination

[BFS BHD]

Maybe an opportunity to fly to Laranca. Was always very popular destination

That was one of the routes that was going to start but then covid came and it was removed from sale. So could be it!

[SWBKCB]

Where do they fly to on Wednesday's from other bases?

[inOban]

At EDI, there's always been a day when one frame is rested, I had assumed for maintenance. Usually Wednesday although I think it was Tuesday in S22

[True Blue]

Izmir was also planned and on sale, but never started. I was booked on one of the flights.

[GAZMO]

CAA Stats in for December.

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL 4.8 million pax 2022
Increase of 2.5 million from previous year

Should be back to over 6 million this year?

[GAZMO]

easyJet celebrates flying 70 million passengers from... (belfastairport.com) (https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-news/2023/february/easyjet-celebrates-flying-70-million-passengers-from-belfast-international?fbclid=IwAR1Z4B3M0S-VYWzCc5xm8vu2d7iO1ya24B9yGlBj7Mja4XQBymH3eJmrHtI)

[GAZMO]

Project manager required for new extension to BFS. 18 month contract so looks like disruption starting before the summer rush

GetGot™ Portal – Ireland, Northern Ireland and UK jobs, recruitment and careers, the best site for NI jobs (getgotjobs.co.uk) (https://belfastairport.getgotjobs.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wanLC7DRPcCsdQ9nOQOm0sbohZjYYwCYKuGCx1WwkYFW38L jnH9DuHYQ)

[GAZMO]

Wonder how long rail link will take

Translink to explore reopening Belfast airport train line after 20 years (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/translink-to-explore-reopening-belfast-airport-train-line-after-20-years/ar-AA18aKEr?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=cd9d89c678e04fcc87448ae957519297&ei=17)

Knockmore Line: Translink to assess reopening closed railway line - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64837601)

[ESCNI]

Wonder how long rail link will take

Translink to explore reopening Belfast airport train line after 20 years (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/translink-to-explore-reopening-belfast-airport-train-line-after-20-years/ar-AA18aKEr?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=cd9d89c678e04fcc87448ae957519297&ei=17)

Knockmore Line: Translink to assess reopening closed railway line - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64837601)
Another 20 years?

[GAZMO]

easyJet have released winter 23/24 flights. No new routes as they normally wait until June / July to announce these, if any
International routes for the winter season
AMS 5weekly
ALC 4 weekly
FAO 3 weekly
GVA 6 weekly
LPA 2 weekly
AGP 5 weekly
CDG 6 weekly
TFS 2 weekly
LYS 3 weekly
ACE 2 weekly

[ESCNI]

No Krakow ... have Ryanair won that battle?

[BFS BHD]

Looks like Ryanair is delaying the opening of the base by two days. Was meant to start 26th March now looking like all based flights will now start 28th March with non based still starting 26th.

[irishlad06]

GJZBX to be delivered to Jet2.com tomorrow morning operating Goodyear - Bangor - Belfast - Manchester - in full Sunwing Livery

[GAZMO]

Has Ryanair increased Gdansk. Showing 3 X weekly. I thought it was only twice weekly

[BFS BHD]

Has Ryanair increased Gdansk. Showing 3 X weekly. I thought it was only twice weekly

Yea the Saturday flights where added on Thursday.

Will be interesting to see what Ryanair have planned for their first winter season back for W23/24. I say TFS, ACE & LPA are most likely routes if any new ones are added. Hopefully they put W23/24 on sale soon!

[True Blue]

I see Bfs is forecasting that they will break the 2019 pax numbers this year. If it happens that would be a fantastic recovery.

[GAZMO]

Annual CAA stats out for 2022
Annual airport data 2022 | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk) (https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-analysis/uk-aviation-market/airports/uk-airport-data/uk-airport-data-2022/annual-2022/)

Domestic routes. Naturally all well up compared to 2021

- BIRMINGHAM 316,488
- BRISTOL 250,498
- CARDIFF WALES 269
- EAST MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL 10,986
- EDINBURGH 307,431
- GLASGOW 300,346
- INVERNESS - - - 3,305
- ISLE OF MAN 22,097
- JERSEY 19,449
- LEEDS BRADFORD 30,570
- LIVERPOOL 414,695
- MANCHESTER 365,676
- NEWCASTLE 194,722
- STANSTED 293,031
- LUTON 323,881
- GATWICK 500,189

[GAZMO]

First flight to Antalya by easyJet

News | Belfast International Airport (belfastairport.com) (https://www.belfastairport.com/blog-news)

Anyone know how Ryanair numbers are on first few days of operation?

[BFS BHD]

Going by the Ryanair app the BUD outbound flight this morning was full. Was showing sold out yesterday.

[BFS BHD]

Looks like Eastern Airways have pulled the BFS-SOU route before even starting. No longer bookable on website.

[stewyb]

Looks like Eastern Airways have pulled the BFS-SOU route before even starting. No longer bookable on website.

x 4/5 weekly with EZY would do the job. Sure it would sell very well what with leisure, business and cruise!

[GAZMO]

Just copying BHD??

Belfast International Airport to introduce £3 drop-off charge | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-international-airport-to-introduce-3-drop-off-charge/731480579.html)

[True Blue]

Has the 8th Ezy started operating at Bfs yet?

[BFS BHD]

Has the 8th Ezy started operating at Bfs yet?

I think the 8th aircraft doesn't start to June but may be sooner than that.

[BHD2BFS]

I see ezy have up to 7 flights a day to Liverpool from bfs and 2 from BHD. Is there that much of a demand for this route or is it to keep Ryanair at bay?

[GAZMO]

Belfast International Airport a ‘throwback to a bygone age’ says councillor | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/belfast-international-airport-a-throwback-to-a-bygone-age-says-councillor/73475042.html)

[BACsuperVC10]

I see ezy have up to 7 flights a day to Liverpool from bfs and 2 from BHD. Is there that much of a demand for this route or is it to keep Ryanair at bay?
Always been a busy route for EZY, Ryanair are doing up to 7 a day DUB-LPL, plus Emerald are appearing on that route in a few days time too.

[True Blue]

Flew out of Bfs last Tuesday morning. For a Tuesday in April, the airport was very busy. Security was quick. We went to the lounge and it was full @ 7.45am, hardly any seats. We were lucky that another couple got up to leave and we got their table. The airport expects a very busy summer, so how will the lounge cope with demand when we get to the really busy months?

Returned last night, what a farce. Our flight was late about 1.5 hours, but they had known for 2.75 hours that we were on our way. Parked at gate 18 I think, but they needed to get us to international arrivals. We waited for about 20 minutes and one bus turned up. It filled up and went off to drop the pax at international arrivals. It then returned for a second load, was filled up and about 11 of us were left standing on the tarmac for the second bus. It appeared driving down from where it parks at the same time as bus 1 returned for the third time. Bus 2 was never used. Eventually we were left at international arrivals to join the queue which stretched the full length of the international arrivals walkway.

We landed at 1.00am and left the airport at 2.30 approx, with no luggage to collect. If the airport expects and hopes for a very busy summer, they will have to plan better than this or they will be in the news every week. And how will it cope when the new international airline starts next year? There are only 4 desks for passport control, are any plans being made to increase those? Ezy are to add another aircraft soon, Jet2 add another next year. Will FR expand? Bfs will soon need to show that they have planned well for these developments.

[EI-BUD]

Always been a busy route for EZY, Ryanair are doing up to 7 a day DUB-LPL, plus Emerald are appearing on that route in a few days time too.
Dublin - Liverpool traditionally has been nothing as busy as LPL BFS. Ryanair at most used to do 4 a day or less. It seems some weekends they now have 7 but it's the exception rather than the rule. I've always been very impressed at the level of schedule that easyJet have on BFS LPL. Given the cultural and family links Ireland has with the city surprised it wasn't a busier route...

[BFS BHD]

Ryanair loading some flights into system for Winter 2023/24. All showing as 'Sold Out' at the minute. And all appear to be non based flights. No UK routes showing yet so i'm sure theres more to be added using the based aircraft.

ALC - 1 Weekly
GRO - 2 Weekly
BUD - 1 Weekly
FAO - 3 Weekly
GDN - 2 Weekly
KRK - 2 Weekly
AGP - 2 Weekly
BGY - 3 Weekly

[GAZMO]

Hopefully BUD will go to twice weekly

[ESCNI]

Is the cost of Aldergrove Long Term car park now up to £25 for a single day?! :yuk:

[GAZMO]

Is the cost of Aldergrove Long Term car park now up to £25 for a single day?! :yuk:

Not just BIA. Think all car parks expensive for one day
BIA long stay £25
McCausland £23
Cosmo £22
Naturally weekly much cheaper but does not help you if you are flying in and back on same day

BIA £60pw
Park and fly £45pw
McCausland £50pw
Cosmo £54pw

[ESCNI]

Gosh, they really have hiked their prices from three years ago ... payback time for their COVID losses?

[allnamestaken1]

All the carparks whether on site at the airport or off site very busy maybe that's why the prices have gone up.

[SealinkBF]

Gosh, they really have hiked their prices from three years ago ... payback time for their COVID losses?

And the pittance they get from the low cost airlines.

I used to joke that the train fare to Stansted was more expensive than the flight... so I suppose something has to give.

[mart901]

Browsing for 2024 holidays I notice TUI have one of the DLM and one of the PMI flights operated by 'other carrier' which will be interesting. The PMI looks to originate there although it could be a W. Everything else appears to be TUI operated although of course this could all change. It does also appear to mean a couple of extra flights per week into their program.
​​

[Blackfriar]

Try parking in Bristol Airport. £38 for a day 0500 - 2359.

[GAZMO]

Browsing for 2024 holidays I notice TUI have one of the DLM and one of the PMI flights operated by 'other carrier' which will be interesting. The PMI looks to originate there although it could be a W. Everything else appears to be TUI operated although of course this could all change. It does also appear to mean a couple of extra flights per week into their program.
​​

I think TUI have additional flight to Dalaman this year as well (starting tomorrow I believe)

[BFS BHD]

Looks like easyJet adding Southampton Airport from 29th October 2023. Operating three weekly.

[stewyb]

Looks like easyJet adding Southampton Airport from 29th October 2023. Operating three weekly.

Thought this likely along with EDI/GLA maybe

[BHD2BFS]

Can't see this online. Do you have a source ?

[BFS BHD]

Few increases showing to Canary Islands for W24/25.

TFS - showing daily all winter.
ACE - showing 5 Weekly all winter.
LPA - showing 2-3 weekly. Christmas and Feb & March showing 3 weekly.

[GAZMO]

BFS to SOU on easyJet app
three weekly Monday Friday Sunday

[allnamestaken1]

I wonder will anything else be announced later on this morning.

[ATNotts]

I wonder will anything else be announced later on this morning.
Best wait for @seanm1997 to wake up!

[allnamestaken1]

Cheers mate haha.

[ATNotts]

Cheers mate haha.
All joking apart his feed is by far the most reliable out there. He does the hard work so we don't have to!

Thanks Sean.

[Derry321]

Jet2 Winter 24/25

Funchal back weekly as on November 24

[GAZMO]

From NI Travel News

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Launch New Destination from Belfast! | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-launch-new-destination-from-belfast/)

Interesting comment in article
"In yet more good news, the companies will be making further Winter 24/25 announcements over the coming months" - Will just have to wait and see

[BFS BHD]

More Ryanair flights being added into system for Winter 2023/24.

Schedule now looks like:

Alicante - 4 Weekly
Barcelona Girona - 2 Weekly
Budapest - 2 Weekly
Cardiff - 3 Weekly
East Midlands - 4 Weekly
Edinburgh - Daily
Faro - 3 Weekly
Gdansk - 2 Weekly
Krakow - 2 Weekly
Stansted - 2 Daily
Malaga - 3 Weekly
Manchester - 2 Daily
Milan - 3 Weekly
Paris Beauvais - 2 Weekly

Plenty of gaps showing for possible new routes or increase on some routes.

[BFS BHD]

Enfidha (NBE) appearing on the TUI website for Summer 2024 from 24th May.

Arrives 10:40 and Departs 11:40.

This may be operated by Tunisair as earlier in the year it was rumoured Tunisair was starting the route in 2024.

[GAZMO]

https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-com-unlocks-the-slopes-and-puts-ski-programme-on-sale-for-winter-24-25/

one only ski destination from BFS - Salzburg

[CabinCrewe]

Enfidha (NBE) appearing on the TUI website for Summer 2024 from 24th May.

Arrives 10:40 and Departs 11:40.

This may be operated by Tunisair as earlier in the year it was rumoured Tunisair was starting the route in 2024.
Like the good old days. TunisAir and RAM used to operate all sorts of weekly charters to UK in the mid 80’s.

[BFS BHD]

EasyJet added extra flights into system.

One interesting route is Paris which some days is showing 3 daily.

Other routes with increases include AGP & GVA

[GAZMO]

Paris three daily on Friday and Sunday??
BRS appears less from BFS although BHD going daily
BHD to LGW up to three daily

[True Blue]

So as they build up Bhd - Lgw they badly weaken Bfs - Lgw. Instead of having a great service from 1 airport, they have a mess from both.

[ib26uk]

True Blue, Not a dig as I appreciated your posts but wouldnt it be easier to type the entire airport code in capitals, it does make for easier reading..........
s
easyJet, why do they have an established base at BFS and fly into BHD ?!.......... Surely be easier to have all your eggs in one basket..........

[mart901]

Gazmo- where's the increase on BHX? Not challenging you just wondering as it looks similar to what I'd seen before for winter.

LGW-BHD/BFS - I think in general the BFS route has more frequency than any other Belfast-London route with many 6x daily days in winter. BHD is 3x daily from this summer.
As to why split operation - the simple answer is it keeps the competition out/at bay. For as long as EZY do BHD to say BRS or LPL then EIR won't and neither will any other random operator. The more complex way of looking at it is the FR effect, it gives EZY another card to play, somewhere to move capacity to and a bargaining chip with BFS.
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[GAZMO]

Mart
I think it was BFSBHD stated that
i agree with you that it appears as previous

LBA up to five weekly with EZY

[BFS BHD]

EasyJet has Jersey on sale for Winter 2023/24 operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays using A320.

Looking at based aircraft seat maps it looks like all seven aircraft will be A320s for Winter 2023/24.
So is this Summer possibly the end of the 2x based A319s at BFS?

[True Blue]

I have been a very regular user of BFS-LGW for many years now. For a long period, this route would have had 7 flights on busier days, usually 6 say Tuesday/Wednesday. However, look now at 6th March 2024, a Wednesday. From BFS, there are departures at 6.40, 14.30, 18.30 and 20.55. Now 4 departures. From BHD, departures at 7.40, 9.45 and 14.10. So now the mid-morning departures that used to be at BFS, 9.45 and 14.10, now operate from BHD. The range of flight times ex BFS is now not nearly as good, whilst from BHD, the last flight to LGW is at 14.10. Easy was never very clever at operating a good spread of flights, frequently you could see an early departure at say 6.30ish, then the next not until maybe 4.00pm. If these flights were operated from one airport, they could have a great spread of flights throughout the day. But instead we have stupidity. I have been travelling for long enough to know that this is a great way to ruin a route.

[allnamestaken1]

I have been a very regular user of BFS-LGW for many years now. For a long period, this route would have had 7 flights on busier days, usually 6 say Tuesday/Wednesday. However, look now at 6th March 2024, a Wednesday. From BFS, there are departures at 6.40, 14.30, 18.30 and 20.55. Now 4 departures. From BHD, departures at 7.40, 9.45 and 14.10. So now the mid-morning departures that used to be at BFS, 9.45 and 14.10, now operate from BHD. The range of flight times ex BFS is now not nearly as good, whilst from BHD, the last flight to LGW is at 14.10. Easy was never very clever at operating a good spread of flights, frequently you could see an early departure at say 6.30ish, then the next not until maybe 4.00pm. If these flights were operated from one airport, they could have a great spread of flights throughout the day. But instead we have stupidity. I have been travelling for long enough to know that this is a great way to ruin a route.
Totally agree with what your saying but to be honest i think Easyjet couldn't give a dam because they can do what they want knowing to well there is no competition.

[True Blue]

allnamestaken1, you are right. However, when companies start to think like that, it is usually the beginning of a bad road. Might take a while, but it will come and it is usually recognised too late. I have seen it often.

[DUB19]

Slot report shows Ryanair have slots for:

2x weekly Warsaw
2x weekly Porto
2x weekly Grenoble
1x weekly Turin

[GAZMO]

Great news
just wish they would finalise schedules ASAP

[BFS BHD]

Slot report shows Ryanair have slots for:

2x weekly Warsaw
2x weekly Porto
2x weekly Grenoble
1x weekly Turin

One other airport that seems to have slots for Ryanair is Lanzarote at 2x weekly. TFS slots showing as cancelled.


Also Fedex looks to be starting CDG-MAN-BFS-MAN-CDG at 4-5x weekly for Winter 2023/24.

[GAZMO]

At least it gives BFS another year to get ready!!!

Fly Atlantic Push Back Launch Date To Spring 2025 | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/fly-atlantic-push-back-launch-date-to-spring-2025/)

[ATNotts]

I really would like this venture to succeed, but it looks like another 'flight of fantasy', though rather more realistic than 'Global Airlines', perhaps Hans Airways (looking to have failed) and Go (sorry Fly) Pop that have been in formation for years and still not got an AOC are better comparisons.

It beggars belief that lenders and entrepreneurs keep chucking money at these projects.

[GAZMO]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announce Expansion from Belfast International Airport for Spring and Summer 2024 | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-announced-expansion-from-belfast-international-airport-for-spring-and-summer-2024/)

[SealinkBF]

It seems odd that the airport has omitted easyJet Holidays from their list of tour operators, despite the image at the top of the page, or have I missed something?

Tour Operators at BFS (belfastairport.com) (https://www.belfastairport.com/flights/our-tour-operators)

[cuthere]

Whilst any modern business should have an up to date, accurate website, I think there are other areas they should be focusing on sorting with greater urgency.

[True Blue]

Have to agree with the previous comment.

[GAZMO]

https://nitravelnews.com/news/tui-celebrate-first-flight-to-florida-from-belfast-international-airport/

more flights for 2024

[BFS BHD]

New routes to Lanzarote, Turin, Porto & Warsaw Modlin now in system. No sign of Grenoble.

[Alteagod]

Finally Porto.

[GAZMO]

New routes to Lanzarote, Turin, Porto & Warsaw Modlin now in system. No sign of Grenoble.

Cannot see on App or Website!!
Can you give source?

[ESCNI]

Ryanair planning new winter flights to Porto, Turin and Warsaw from Belfast International - The Irish News (https://www.irishnews.com/business/businessnews/2023/06/23/news/ryanair_planning_new_winter_flights_to_porto_turin_and_warsa w_from_belfast_international-3375517/)

Ryanair Expected To Announce Four New Winter Destinations From Belfast International | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/ryanair-expected-to-announce-four-new-winter-destinations-from-belfast-international/)

[SealinkBF]

Whilst any modern business should have an up to date, accurate website, I think there are other areas they should be focusing on sorting with greater urgency.

I don't think the people responsible for the website would be the same as those working on the airport experience.

[cuthere]

What?!? You mean the dude in Burgerking doesn’t do the refuelling and website?

[mart901]

New routes to Lanzarote, Turin, Porto & Warsaw Modlin now in system. No sign of Grenoble.


Any on sale date?

[BFS BHD]

Two new routes to Larnaca and Enfidha to go on sale soon for Summer 2024 both operating once a week.

[mart901]

Two new routes to Larnaca and Enfidha to go on sale soon for Summer 2024 both operating once a week for S24

Beat me!! Enfidha is a 3rd party operator, not sure about Larnaca yet.

[GAZMO]

From ni news

https://nitravelnews.com/news/tui-announce-new-additions-to-summer-24-schedule-from-belfast-international/

[BFS BHD]

Any on sale date?

All On Sale Now!

[mart901]

All On Sale Now!
Cheers

Also U2 have the Spring 24 in sale, KRK back.

[GAZMO]

From ni news

https://nitravelnews.com/news/tui-announce-new-additions-to-summer-24-schedule-from-belfast-international/
Will Tui announcement lead to a second aircraft being based at BFS?
Reus (Costa Dorada) 2 going to 4 next year
Lanzarote 1 going to 2 next year
Larnaca 0 going to 1 next year
Dalaman 1 currently being operated by Freebird airlines

Tunisia looks like non based airline

[True Blue]

Tui are cutting Ibiza and Malaga next year.

[True Blue]

The Malaga slot seems to be moving to the Lanzarote service.

[GAZMO]

https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-iceland-programme-for-winter-24-25-on-sale-from-belfast-international-airport/

would be nice to see a few more city break destinations !

[mart901]

HRG appearing on sale on the easyJet app

[allnamestaken1]

Checked the Easyjet app flights seem to be operating every Tuesday through the winter to Hurghada.

[mart901]

TUI showing AYT next summer with a third-party airline originating from AYT so assuming Freebird or something like.

[allnamestaken1]

With Sunwings gone after this year is Tui heading for 2 based aircraft at BFS.

[True Blue]

I am curious about the scheduling currently being operated by Easyjet. Another poster, maybe on the Easyjet thread, was not very complimentary towards Easyjet on this topic a few days ago. This afternoon, they had a departure to Newcastle( from Bfs) at 16.55, to be operated by A319 - G-EZBR. They also had a departure to Malage at 18.00, to also be operated by this same aircraft. This aircraft landed back at Bfs at 19.12 and now the Malaga is delayed to 20.05. The departure times I have quoted are also those shown on the Easyjet site, so not a mistake. So how could they time an aircraft to operate a flight from Bfs to Malaga at 18.00 when said aircraft is on the ground at Newcastle being prepared for it's return flight? Bfs - Newcastle operated on time.

[BFS BHD]

TUI showing AYT next summer with a third-party airline originating from AYT so assuming Freebird or something like.

DLM, PMI, HER & RHO may also see extra flights for S24 using non based. Showing when selecting them in 'Flight Only' but not appearing in Timetable.

[allnamestaken1]

I wouldn't be surprised also if Tui don't buy seats on the easy flight's to Hurghada,they already do it on some other destinations.

[PinOnTheRight]

I am curious about the scheduling currently being operated by Easyjet. Another poster, maybe on the Easyjet thread, was not very complimentary towards Easyjet on this topic a few days ago. This afternoon, they had a departure to Newcastle( from Bfs) at 16.55, to be operated by A319 - G-EZBR. They also had a departure to Malage at 18.00, to also be operated by this same aircraft. This aircraft landed back at Bfs at 19.12 and now the Malaga is delayed to 20.05. The departure times I have quoted are also those shown on the Easyjet site, so not a mistake. So how could they time an aircraft to operate a flight from Bfs to Malaga at 18.00 when said aircraft is on the ground at Newcastle being prepared for it's return flight? Bfs - Newcastle operated on time.

Last Tuesday, the aircraft that operated the 1655 NCL then operated the 2000 LTN so suspect today was a result of disruption rather than a summer long debacle of mis-scheduling. If it was to follow the same aircraft scheduling as last week, it would have been operated by the aircraft returning from FAO at 1710, but today this has been delayed until 1938.

[BFS BHD]

The extra TUI flights for S24 seem to be peak season only for 4 weeks (End of June to Start of July).

[allnamestaken1]

Thomascook did this in the past before,they also done Cancun and Puerto Plata end of June till Middle July.

[mart901]

I've found in August both DLM and AYT

[BFS BHD]

Possible new TUI routes showing for W24/25 to Salzburg and Turin showing as non based flights.

[GAZMO]

From NI Travel News

TUI Announce TWO New Winter 2024 Routes From Belfast | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/tui-announce-two-new-winter-2024-routes-from-belfast/)

[BFS BHD]

Southwind Airlines looks to be launching Antalya from Summer 2024 on Mondays using a B737 MAX 8.

- Lands 09:05
- Departs 10:05

Bookable on a Travel Company website called 'Holiday Best'.

[allnamestaken1]

How many flights each week is that now to Antalya next summer.

[SealinkBF]

Southwind Airlines looks to be launching Antalya from Summer 2024 on Mondays using a B737 MAX 8.

- Lands 09:05
- Departs 10:05

Bookable on a Travel Company website called 'Holiday Best'.

New operator.

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tourism/new-operator-holiday-best-to-launch-to-trade-within-weeks

[BFS BHD]

Malaga now showing a increase from 3 Weekly to 4 Weekly.

Wednesday flight added:
Departs: 16:00
Arrives: 23:40

Also may be a new route in the morning time before the extra flight to Malaga on Wednesdays.

[allnamestaken1]

Has Tui changed there mind on the 2 new winter routes from Bfs.

[GAZMO]

Still showing on the Tui website
Salzburg starting 21/12/24
Turin starting 22/12/24

[BFS BHD]

Still showing on the Tui website
Salzburg starting 21/12/24
Turin starting 22/12/24

No longer bookable on website

[GeorgeNTravels]

No longer bookable on website

Looks like all ski flights for W24 are temporarily gone across the network.

Likely to return shortly

[BFS BHD]

Geneva now showing 4 flights on a Saturdays in January and February 2024. Two done by based aircraft and the other two done by easyJet Switzerland.

[BFS BHD]

Few other changes for Winter 2023/24 for easyJet

Hurghada - Up from 1 Weekly to 2 Weekly from December (Saturday flight added).

Malaga - Sunday flight added. More less daily throughout the winter only a few Tuesdays in Nov and Jan that there's no flights.

Looks like reshuffling may be happening as with these flights added there would need to be a 8th aircraft on Saturdays and Sundays to operate the flights.

[DUB19]

EZY Looks to be operating up to 3 flights a day to CDG this winter. Has this route ever seen this much frequency before? Combined with FR to BVA on select days there will be up to 4 flights a day to Paris

[Derry321]

EZY Looks to be operating up to 3 flights a day to CDG this winter. Has this route ever seen this much frequency before? Combined with FR to BVA on select days there will be up to 4 flights a day to Paris
Massive demand for easyJet Holidays Disneyland Paris packages - if bookings through my agency are anything to go by I would say we should see even bigger increases for S24

[BFS BHD]

Noticed gaps still in the Ryanair timetable for Winter 2023/24.
Are they expected to announce new routes/increase on other routes or will they just keep the gaps?

[mart901]

Noticed gaps still in the Ryanair timetable for Winter 2023/24.
Are they expected to announce new routes/increase on other routes or will they just keep the gaps?

Where are the gaps? Do share....

[BFS BHD]

Where are the gaps? Do share....

Most days have gaps here and there with Tuesday and Thursday looks to have one aircraft sitting all day until around 17:50.
Friday and Saturday doesn't appear to have any gaps.

[mart901]

Most days have gaps here and there with Tuesday and Thursday looks to have one aircraft sitting all day until around 17:50.
Friday and Saturday doesn't appear to have any gaps.

One route that hasn't reappeared is WRO? That or maybe additional domestic capacity

[BFS BHD]

One route that hasn't reappeared is WRO? That or maybe additional domestic capacity

Could also fit in TFS or LPA on Tuesdays and Thursday where one of the aircraft sits all day to around 17:50.

[GAZMO]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Expand 2024 Winter Sun Programme From Belfast | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-com-and-jet2holidays-expand-2024-winter-sun-programme-from-belfast/)

[GAZMO]

CAA stats out for June 2023

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL 5.2 million for last 12 months - rolling

[BFS BHD]

Looks like Ryanair is dropping Cardiff for Winter 2023/24. Last flight showing on 6th November 2023.

[ESCNI]

Looks like Ryanair is dropping Cardiff for Winter 2023/24. Last flight showing on 6th November 2023.

Just as they seemed to be about to ramp up the number of weekly flights, they pull the route completely!

...weird :rolleyes:

[BFS BHD]

Also looks like Ryanair is dropping the Saturday Milan flight for most of the Winter. Still showing over Christmas and in March.

Monday and Friday flights still operating.

[BFS BHD]

Looks like Ryanair is reducing MAN for Winter 2023/24 with Tuesdays and Wednesday showing only 1 daily. Seems to be 2 daily around Christmas.

[BFS BHD]

Turin and Salzburg are back on sale for Winter 2024/25.

[GAZMO]

Numbers on the way up!

Belfast International Airport: Passenger numbers up by 112,000 passengers in June following Ryanair's return (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/belfast-international-airport-passenger-numbers-up-by-112-000-passengers-in-june-following-ryanair-s-return/ar-AA1gmXiL?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9b21ee7af3f04a05b33c4d2d4cf80744&ei=25)

[GAZMO]

New holiday destination for next year

Jet2 introduces Formentera holidays from Belfast International Airport | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/jet2-introduces-holidays-to-peaceful-paradise-formentera-from-belfast-next-summer/a1196520993.html)

[GAZMO]

Looks like Warsaw dropped for winter as well. Only 3 Nov and 5 Nov showing then dropped!!!

[NWSRG]

CAA stats out for June 2023

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL 5.2 million for last 12 months - rolling

What was the maximum we've hit? Think it was north of 6M before Covid? And 6M was supposedly the magic number where the big international airlines got interested...

[mart901]

Looks like Warsaw dropped for winter as well. Only 3 Nov and 5 Nov showing then dropped!!!
https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/09/09/news/ryanair_to_scrap_winter_flights_from_belfast_international_t o_warsaw-modlin_over_airport_row-3597252/

[Rutan16]

New holiday destination for next year

Jet2 introduces Formentera holidays from Belfast International Airport | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/jet2-introduces-holidays-to-peaceful-paradise-formentera-from-belfast-next-summer/a1196520993.html)

Has this none story been syndicated across every provisional tabloid rag today ?

There is nothing to do on Formentera that can’t be done and seen on a day trip via the Hydrofoil, a quick hire of a moped or two to one of dune edged beaches , save getting the hydrofoil back to Ibiza town around 6pm for a spot of supper, a promenade along the harbour ( celeb spotting as you go ) and onto a club.

[GAZMO]

What was the maximum we've hit? Think it was north of 6M before Covid? And 6M was supposedly the magic number where the big international airlines got interested...

6.27 million passengers in 2019

[allnamestaken1]

Warsaw route has been dropped,it seems there has been a fall-out between Ryanair and Warsaw airport management,they seem to have dropped the route from a few other airports as well.

[SealinkBF]

Has this none story been syndicated across every provisional tabloid rag today ?

There is nothing to do on Formentera that can’t be done and seen on a day trip via the Hydrofoil, a quick hire of a moped or two to one of dune edged beaches , save getting the hydrofoil back to Ibiza town around 6pm for a spot of supper, a promenade along the harbour ( celeb spotting as you go ) and onto a club.

It feels a bit of a non story. Like when you book a holiday to a Greek island like Paxos without its own airport. Basic package holiday.

[ESCNI]

The story on Warsaw... https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/09/09/news/ryanair_to_scrap_winter_flights_from_belfast_international_t o_warsaw-modlin_over_airport_row-3597252/

[BFS BHD]

Salzburg & Turin now officially confirmed for Winter 2024/25 operated by TUI & Crystal Ski Holidays.

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfast-international-airport-adds-two-27692531

[GAZMO]

Summer 2024 now on sale. Same as summer 2023 as far as I can see.
No SOU after March 2024......disappointing

[BHD2BFS]

According to Southampton thread. Aer Lingus increases to 3 times a day maybe that is why

[jmdavies86]

Plans for a new 81-room Premier Inn hotel development close to BFS have been cleared by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Source: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/food-drink-hospitality/plans-for-new-major-hotel-development-next-to-belfast-international-airport-cleared/a1392639289.html

[ESCNI]

Belfast Telegraph: "Changes to air passenger duty could bring in £2.3m each year."

...any idea what the government are proposing?

[EI-BUD]

Ryanair announced yesterday 7 new routes from London for Winter including Belfast. Does this mean a new route to Luton from Belfast? Nothing on the website yet.

[True Blue]

I suspect they are claiming Stn - Bfs as a new route.

[GAZMO]

I suspect they are claiming Stn - Bfs as a new route.

TB you are correct. From MSN.com"Despite cutting its winter flight schedule, the airline has also announced seven new routes this winter from Stansted Airport and increased frequencies on 30 more routes.

Ryanair will now be flying to Belfast, Basel, Ouarzazate, Tatry, Tirana, Treviso, and Vigo this winter"

[GAZMO]

easyJet celebrates 25 years at Belfast International | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/easyjet-celebrates-25-years-at-belfast-international/)

[Aaron9890]

Does anyone know when Ryanair release their summer schedule ? I heard it was spring end of November time.

Will be interesting to see if they add any new routes for next summer or if they’ll decide to leave again 😂😂

Has anyone heard any rumours of routes for next summer?

[GAZMO]

Jet2 and Jet2Holidays Launch Biggest Ever Summer Sun Programme From Belfast | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/jet2-and-jet2holidays-launch-biggest-ever-summer-sun-programme-from-belfast/)

[Aaron9890]

https://www.irishnews.com/business/2023/10/06/news/north_well_primed_to_benefit_from_ryanair_s_dublin_airport_r ow-3672805/?param=ds12rif76F&fbclid=IwAR1WUBQQVJs9RPersKjAHS0owq7gnjxVzhxSCjCkXOqmRMxP8X3 Amk5BUuM_aem_AQ4QHQH5riae8vSYHddxKcWWWruyUTzOwwyGU9TAst2dIs-zrzFwZhjway-hDaV3Rfo

Could be some good news for BFS here

[BFS BHD]

Appears Ryanair is adding Saturday flights to Faro for Winter 2023/24 but won't operate the whole season.

2nd & 9th December plus 13th January to 17th February loaded but showing 'Sold Out'

Nothing showing for the other Saturdays during the Winter Season.

[GAZMO]

Appears Ryanair is adding Saturday flights to Faro for Winter 2023/24 but won't operate the whole season.

2nd & 9th December plus 13th January to 17th February loaded but showing 'Sold Out'

Nothing showing for the other Saturdays during the Winter Season.

Flights on the website available to book, three weekly (Mon Wed Sun) non based aircraft

Only three weeks to start filling up 3 aircraft per week??

[BFS BHD]

Few non based flights starting to get loaded into the system for next Summer.
ALL showing 'Sold Out' on the Ryanair App.
And appears they start in June? Guessing April and May may be added later.

- Budapest 2 Weekly
- Gdansk 1 Weekly
- Krakow 1 Weekly
- Malaga 3 Weekly
- Milan 2 Weekly
- Palma 1 Weekly
- Valencia 2 Weekly

Guessing all Ryanair UK flights will be loaded in the next few weeks

[BFS BHD]

Appears Ryanair is adding Saturday flights to Faro for Winter 2023/24 but won't operate the whole season.

2nd & 9th December plus 13th January to 17th February loaded but showing 'Sold Out'

Nothing showing for the other Saturdays during the Winter Season.

The Extra Saturday flights now on sale for Winter 2023/24 to Faro.

[True Blue]

So has the Southwind airlines flight to Ayt been taken off sale? HolidayBest seem to be selling the packages via other airlines, including BA and LH from Bhd with overnight routings. Not sure why anyone would book that. Risk of missed connections etc.

[True Blue]

CAA stats to July 23 - 5.375m. Will Bfs break the 2019 total in 2023 - 6.2m?

[BFS BHD]

Few non based flights starting to get loaded into the system for next Summer.
ALL showing 'Sold Out' on the Ryanair App.
And appears they start in June? Guessing April and May may be added later.

- Budapest 2 Weekly
- Gdansk 1 Weekly
- Krakow 1 Weekly
- Malaga 3 Weekly
- Milan 2 Weekly
- Palma 1 Weekly
- Valencia 2 Weekly

Guessing all Ryanair UK flights will be loaded in the next few weeks

More flights loaded into system (On App) for Summer 2024, All seem to be Ryanair UK routes (Based Flights).

- Alicante 5 Weekly
- East Midlands 4 Weekly
- Edinburgh Double Daily (One Daily Fridays)
- Gdansk now showing 3 Weekly
- Krakow now showing 2 Weekly
- Lanzarote 2 Weekly
- Stansted 2 Daily
- Manchester 2 Daily
- Milan now showing 3 Weekly
- Palma now showing 2 Weekly
- Paris 2 Weekly

No Girona, Faro or Porto loaded yet. And looks like Cardiff is gone.

[GAZMO]

Looks like holiday best not using Southwind Airlines to Antayla 2024, as pointed out by TB

Flights now with Lufhansa out of BHD via Frankfurt. Outbound flights anywhere between 14 -23 hours, a little shorter on the way back at 10/11 hours. Could be longer if you have a missed connection in Frankfurt. Some flights with BA via LHR to Istanbul then private transfer to Antayla !!!! Lose the first day of your holiday in travel

Give me 4 hours with Tui, easyJet or Jet2 anytime

[True Blue]

The arrangements out of BHD are mad, especially when there are direct flights. They do seem to use some TUI, Ezy and Jet2 flights. I see Southwind launched a full programme of flights to mainland airports today, Bfs was not one of the new options.

[allnamestaken1]

As soon as i seen this Southwind Airlines i knew it wasn't going to succeed,as what was said before 3 other operators serving Antalya one of which is increasing the number of flights each week from summer 25,it's near that time of year again for Easyjet to announce anything new for summer 24.

[BFS BHD]

ITTN reporting the airport will undergo a £100m redevelopment over 5 years.

Belfast International Airport to Undergo £100m Five-Year Redevelopment

Belfast International Airport has announced a new £100m 5-year investment plan. The plan – launched by the airport's operator VINCI Airports...

https://ittn.ie/travel-news/belfast-international-airport-to-undergo-100m-five-year-redevelopment/


But once clicking on the article it comes up with a 'ERROR 404' message.

[GAZMO]

https://www.itv.com/news/utv

£100m revamp of Belfast International Airport set to get off the ground | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/100m-revamp-of-belfast-international-airport-set-to-get-off-the-ground/a1848864059.html)

This covers 100 million pound article

[GAZMO]

CAA stats to July 23 - 5.375m. Will Bfs break the 2019 total in 2023 - 6.2m?
August 5.487 million

[True Blue]

I needed to book Bfs - Lgw for 8th November. Easyjet has 3 flights on sale for that date. On a route that would normally have supported 6 flights mid-week. Ezy are really trying very hard to ruin this route through this scheduling.

[GAZMO]

I needed to book Bfs - Lgw for 8th November. Easyjet has 3 flights on sale for that date. On a route that would normally have supported 6 flights mid-week. Ezy are really trying very hard to ruin this route through this scheduling.
have to agree TB
I had flight on 23 November at 12.30 LGW to BFS and they cancelled it Next flight 16.30 to BFS
So either a long wait or 12.05 to BHD and an expensive taxi to BFS to collect my car.
They are destroying this route

[GAZMO]

From the recent press releases "with additional departure gates and extra seating" - does anyone know where the extra departure gates will be?

[GAZMO]

Ryanair Officially Launches Winter 2024 Ski Schedule with THREE DIRECT FROM BELFAST! | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/ryanair-officially-launches-winter-2024-ski-schedule-with-three-direct-from-belfast/)

[BFS BHD]

Ryanair has loaded Faro into the system, showing on the app for Summer 2024.

Operates Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, all non based flights.

Shows 'Sold Out'. Likely be bookable from next week.

[BFS BHD]

Ryanair has loaded Faro into the system, showing on the app for Summer 2024.

Operates Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, all non based flights.

Shows 'Sold Out'. Likely be bookable from next week.

Now on sale for Summer 2024

[True Blue]

Did this morning's Ryanair from Fao to Bfs divert back to Fao? If so, anyone know the reason yet?

[GAZMO]

Anyone know of passenger numbers on first flight to/from Southampton today?

[GAZMO]

Did this morning's Ryanair from Fao to Bfs divert back to Fao? If so, anyone know the reason yet?

Belfast-bound plane makes emergency landing in Portugal following 'tech issue' (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/belfast-bound-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-portugal-following-tech-issue/ar-AA1j32W4?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=EDGEDSE&cvid=23319ef86076402fbfe93c259801bc22&ei=57#comments)

[allnamestaken1]

Don't know the exact pax numbers on the SOU but the Oporto was 171 on inbound and 179 on outbound.

[BFS BHD]

Two new easyJet routes for Summer 2024:

Larnaca - 3 Weekly from 2nd May (Summer Only)

Enfidha - 2 Weekly from 20th April (Year Round)

Thanks to SeanM on X for the information!

[GAZMO]

Two new easyJet routes for Summer 2024:

Larnaca - 3 Weekly from 2nd May (Summer Only)

Enfidha - 2 Weekly from 20th April (Year Round)

Thanks to SeanM on X for the information!
Good news....Would this mean an extra based aircraft in Summer 24

[AVGEEK7812]

SeanM1997 reporting that BFS ALC is being dropped. STC

So a/c could be free to operate these routes.

[GAZMO]

From NI Travel
EasyJet Launches THREE NEW Belfast Routes! | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/easyjet-launches-three-new-belfast-routes/)

Seems a little strange EZY operating 6 flights per week to ALC from BFS in May then zero. Only 2 per week from BHD, therefore net loss of flights to ALC??
Can anyone here get into EZY brain as their route allocations are crazy especially LGW and now ALC

[monkey.tennis]

From NI Travel
EasyJet Launches THREE NEW Belfast Routes! | Northern Ireland Travel News (nitravelnews.com) (https://nitravelnews.com/news/easyjet-launches-three-new-belfast-routes/)

Seems a little strange EZY operating 6 flights per week to ALC from BFS in May then zero. Only 2 per week from BHD, therefore net loss of flights to ALC??
Can anyone here get into EZY brain as their route allocations is crazy especially LGW and now ALC

the route has not been cut is the obvious explanation.

[AVGEEK7812]

the route has not been cut is the obvious explanation.

It was STC so glad its been kept

[BFS BHD]

EasyJet to Alicante now on sale again for Summer 2024. Most flights now operated by easyJet Europe (EJU) ALC based.

[GAZMO]

Looks like a few extra flights to LBA. 6 weekly flights in May / June 2024

[mart901]

Looks like a few extra flights to LBA. 6 weekly flights in May / June 2024

This is an improvement, albeit for 2 months. It's not great where a domestic route is 4 weekly, against 3x daily from BHD/EIR.

[BFS BHD]

Looking at the current timetable for Tuesday 2nd July 2024 it seems that easyJet may be planning on basing another aircraft bring the number of based aircraft to NINE

Looks like 4x A319s & 5x A320s

EZY3041 Faro 06:00 (A320)
EZY35 Stansted 06:00 (A319)
EZY3051 Amsterdam 06:05 ( A320)
EZY3071 Enfidha 06:10 ( A320)
EZY818 Gatwick 06:15 (A320)
EZY25 Birmingham 07:00 (A320)
EZY67 Newcastle 07:00 (A319)
EZY15 Luton 07:00 (A319)
EZY89 Manchester 07:05 (A319)

Could still be updating the timetable but Tuesdays seem like nine aircraft are need all day!

[mart901]

Looking at the current timetable for Tuesday 2nd July 2024 it seems that easyJet may be planning on basing another aircraft bring the number of based aircraft to NINE

Looks like 4x A319s & 5x A320s

EZY3041 Faro 06:00 (A320)
EZY35 Stansted 06:00 (A319)
EZY3051 Amsterdam 06:05 ( A320)
EZY3071 Enfidha 06:10 ( A320)
EZY818 Gatwick 06:15 (A320)
EZY25 Birmingham 07:00 (A320)
EZY67 Newcastle 07:00 (A319)
EZY15 Luton 07:00 (A319)
EZY89 Manchester 07:05 (A319)

Could still be updating the timetable but Tuesdays seem like nine aircraft are need all day!

There's been talk of this for some time.

Not seeing any MAH now, looks like an increase for TFS??

[mart901]

There's been talk of this for some time.

Not seeing any MAH now, looks like an increase for TFS??

​​​​​​Quick look on the app at Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sunday 9x departures with based a/c.

[BFS BHD]

Hurghada and Southampton now bookable for Summer 2024 with easyJet

Hurghada 2 Weekly (Wed & Sat)
Southampton 5 Weekly (No flights Tues & Wed)


Ryanair now showing Girona on sale for Summer 2024 at four weekly.

[mart901]

TUI 2025 is on sale, no major suprises.

[GAZMO]

August 5.487 million
CAA stats for September 5.568 million

[True Blue]

Two points.

1. Very recently I flew into Dublin from Turkey on Turkish Airlines. I was quite surprised at the number on the flight with NI accents. I have read on another site that the route carries a lot of NI pax. A few years back there was speculation that Turkish was looking at Belfast. I don't know what happened to that if there was any truth in the rumor, no doubt Covid didn't help. Any views on whether Turkish might renew their interest, or another carrier like Pegasus? I travelled back to Belfast on a full bus, the loss of pax from Belfast to Dublin is huge.
2. With the recent news on more new routes, what routes are left that might be a good shot for speculation. Jet2 had Izmir on sale, but cancelled it due to Covid. Madrid? And could we see any more based units from Ryanair next year?

If Ezy has 9 based next summer, Jet2 will have 4, Ryanair 2 at the moment and Tui 1, that is a total of 16, the highest ever if that holds?

[mart901]

TUI showing A320 for 2025 flights from BFS, guessing Avion Express (Malta) or Smartlynx

[allnamestaken1]

How reliable will these be or just the same crap like Sunwings.

[GAZMO]

Does this mean an additional aircraft for summer 24

https://nitravelnews.com/news/ryanair-launches-recruitment-drive-for-belfast-base/

[richardnei]

How reliable will these be or just the same crap like Sunwings.

From the experience I’ve had with all three. I would say Sunwing are actually the better (I know it’s hard to believe), followed by Avion Express.

[BFS BHD]

easyJet adding a 4th flight to BHX on Sundays for Summer 2024 using a BHX based A320.

Arrives 09:05 (EZY6661)
Departs 09:35 (EZY6662)

[GAZMO]

'Hawker': New Asian 'street food' venture launched at Belfast International Airport (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tripideas/hawker-new-asian-street-food-venture-launched-at-belfast-international-airport/ar-AA1kAJZV?ocid=msedgntp&pc=EDGEDSE&cvid=f664f387cedc4858b6ddf10d72e565bf&ei=111)

[mart901]

https://www.explorecausewaycoastandglens.com/blog/easyjet-announces-base-and-network-expansion-in-northern-ireland?fbclid=IwAR3iZQh9A_gch5rs6wMSjt2o1sGpfHS3Af37Qww7vPE DjNpk8C0ZiiGIa1U

[ESCNI]

Any hope of them reinstating Saturday evening flights back from Liverpool?

[True Blue]

The timing of flights on several routes with Ezy I find just weird. Not sure at all the sort of thinking now employed by the scheduling team.

[BFS BHD]

NEW Routes!
Ryanair loading Malta into system for Summer 2024 operating twice a week (Tuesday & Saturdays), starting 2nd April.

Also Warsaw Modlin being added again from BFS with Ryanair for Summer 2024, showing 1 weekly (Sundays) for now, starting 31st March.

Thanks to SeanM on X!