04/10/2001
Easyjet applies to run Belfast-Heathrow service
Easyjet has stepped in with a proposal to run the Belfast to London route which is being abandoned by British Airways on October 27.
British Airways announced its intention to pull out of the six-flights-a-day service from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow as part of a cost-cutting exercise in the wake of a worldwide cutback in carriers’ services.
Easyjet Chief Executive Ray Webster said that if BA could not make the route work then it should be prepared to hand over the operation to someone else.
However, it is understood that BA has not surrendered its flight slots into Heathrow airport and this is effectively blocking any other carrier from picking up the route.
Euro MP Jim Nicholson has warned that the ongoing problems facing the airline industry could lead to the province being “marginalized” and said he did not believe that it was sufficient to “live in hope that other companies will come in to take up the slack”.
Mr Nicholson said that he was deeply concerned by recent developments such as British Airways decision to withdraw their service from Northern Ireland. It would, he warned, lead to the province being further isolated and marginalized. (SP)
British Airways announced its intention to pull out of the six-flights-a-day service from Belfast International Airport to London Heathrow as part of a cost-cutting exercise in the wake of a worldwide cutback in carriers’ services.
Easyjet Chief Executive Ray Webster said that if BA could not make the route work then it should be prepared to hand over the operation to someone else.
However, it is understood that BA has not surrendered its flight slots into Heathrow airport and this is effectively blocking any other carrier from picking up the route.
Euro MP Jim Nicholson has warned that the ongoing problems facing the airline industry could lead to the province being “marginalized” and said he did not believe that it was sufficient to “live in hope that other companies will come in to take up the slack”.
Mr Nicholson said that he was deeply concerned by recent developments such as British Airways decision to withdraw their service from Northern Ireland. It would, he warned, lead to the province being further isolated and marginalized. (SP)
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BIA introduce new Scottish route
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01 August 2006
British Airways to end Birmingham route
British Airways has today announced that it is to bring an end to its flights between Belfast and Birmingham.
British Airways to end Birmingham route
British Airways has today announced that it is to bring an end to its flights between Belfast and Birmingham.
17 April 2012
BA To Close BMI's Belfast Base
British Airway's (BA) owned BMI is likely to close its Belfast base, at George Best City Airport, putting at least 60 jobs in the firing line. Following talks with workers unions yesterday trade union Unite said they had information that British Airways are going to close the Belfast base and make people redundant.
BA To Close BMI's Belfast Base
British Airway's (BA) owned BMI is likely to close its Belfast base, at George Best City Airport, putting at least 60 jobs in the firing line. Following talks with workers unions yesterday trade union Unite said they had information that British Airways are going to close the Belfast base and make people redundant.
28 September 2001
British Airways decision “bad news” for province
Regional Development Minister, Gregory Campbell, has described the decision by British Airways to discontinue flights between Belfast International Airport and London Heathrow as “bad news” for Northern Ireland.
British Airways decision “bad news” for province
Regional Development Minister, Gregory Campbell, has described the decision by British Airways to discontinue flights between Belfast International Airport and London Heathrow as “bad news” for Northern Ireland.
28 October 2013
Storm Causes NI Travel Disruption
A number of flights and ferry services to and from Northern Ireland have been cancelled today (Monday) as a result of the storm currently battering southern England and Wales. The storm, which is said to be one of the worst storms in at least five years to reach the UK, has already caused widespread damage since Sunday evening.
Storm Causes NI Travel Disruption
A number of flights and ferry services to and from Northern Ireland have been cancelled today (Monday) as a result of the storm currently battering southern England and Wales. The storm, which is said to be one of the worst storms in at least five years to reach the UK, has already caused widespread damage since Sunday evening.
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