Dodds welcomes announcement of Aer Lingus base at George Best Belfast City Airport

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed today’s announcement that Aer Lingus is to establish a base at George Best Belfast City Airport.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus is to establish a base at George Best City Airport. Pictured along with the Minister is Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive at Belfast City Airport, and David Shepherd, Chief Commercial Officer at Aer Lingus

The Minister said: “Enhancing Northern Ireland’s air connectivity is absolutely vital to our economic wellbeing, in respect of both direct investment and inbound tourism. So today’s announcement by Aer Lingus and George Best Belfast City Airport is very welcome news.

“The routes announced today between the airport and various GB locations have been vacant since earlier this year so it is particularly heartening to see them restored.”

The Minister added: “I welcome this commercial decision by Aer Lingus, which will bring new job opportunities and I am particularly pleased at the scale of the planned operation, with both ground and air staff to be deployed.

“I wish everyone at Aer Lingus and George Best Belfast City Airport the very best as they proceed with this exciting project.”