Aer Lingus Regional raises summer Belfast City capacity by 25%

Aer Lingus Regional is raising capacity from Belfast City Airport by a quarter in a record summer schedule.

The year on year increase sees more than 750,000 seast going on sale.

Operated by Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus Regional is discounting flights by 20% to encourage early bookings before midnight on March 11 for travel between March 24 and August 31.

The ramp up of the network sees up to seven daily flights to Birmingham, up to four a day to Southampton and Edinburgh, up to two daily flights to Glasgow, alongside weekly services to Exeter and Newquay. 

The airline is increasing Belfast-Manchester connections to four flights a day and has more than doubled capacity to East Midlands with seven flights a week. 

Belfast City Airport chief commercial officer Katy Best said: “We’re delighted to see Aer Lingus Regional expand its services from Belfast City Airport, providing both business and leisure passengers with more choice this summer. 

“This, combined with Belfast City Airport’s efficient security processes and excellent customer service, will mean passengers travelling with Aer Lingus Regional from the heart of Belfast are sure to enjoy a quick, seamless, and hassle-free journey.”