New operator takes off from Birmingham to Belfast

A new air route has taken off from Birmingham Airport to Belfast.

There will be three flights each day to George Best Belfast City Airport by Emerald Airlines, the operator of Aer Lingus Regional.

Ellie McGimpsey, aviation development manager at the Northern Ireland airport said: “Birmingham has always been an incredibly popular route from Belfast City so it seems fitting to launch our partnership with Emerald Airlines with flights to Birmingham and we’re certain the service will be used by both business and leisure passengers.

“This is a long-term partnership, and we very much look forward to further developing the network and providing additional frequency in the coming months.”

Tom Screen, Aviation Director of Birmingham Airport said: “It was great to see the arriving aircraft from Belfast City land at Birmingham Airport. This Emerald Airlines service, operating exclusively for Aer Lingus Regional, is a welcome addition and adds additional capacity to a popular route direct from Birmingham.”

Aer Lingus Regional flights will be operated by the ATR72-600, the latest generation of turboprop aircraft.