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Be prepared as summer rush gets underway

3 Jul 2019

As the summer exodus gets well and truly underway, Belfast International Airport is advising passengers to be prepared.

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Laser pen attacks are ‘threat to aircraft crew and passengers’

17 May 2019

Belfast International Airport has described laser pen attacks on aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers as ‘irresponsible and a potential threat to life’.

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announces Winter Sun Wonderland from Belfast International

12 Oct 2018

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announces Winter Sun Wonderland from Belfast International

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Be prepared as summer rush gets underway

3 Jul 2019

As the summer exodus gets well and truly underway, Belfast International Airport is advising passengers to be prepared.

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Laser pen attacks are ‘threat to aircraft crew and passengers’

17 May 2019

Belfast International Airport has described laser pen attacks on aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers as ‘irresponsible and a potential threat to life’.

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announces Winter Sun Wonderland from Belfast International

12 Oct 2018

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Announces Winter Sun Wonderland from Belfast International

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announces 50 local jobs at Belfast International Airport

5 Sep 2018

Leading leisure airline and tour operator is on the search for new talent to fill Cabin Crew positions at Belfast International Airport as part of huge recruitment drive with over 3,000 jobs up for grabs across the UK and Europe

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Vinci acquires nine airports including Belfast International Airport

4 Sep 2018

VINCI Airports finalizes the takeover of 8 Airports in the United States, United Kingdom, Costa Rica and Sweden (Airports Worldwide portfolio)

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Airport Operators Association launches UK Airports Safety Week 2018

15 May 2018

The Airport Operators Association has launched the third annual AOA UK Airports Safety Week, which is supported by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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Airport urges passengers to allow extra time for journeys

1 May 2018

Belfast International Airport is advising passengers not to leave it until the last minute to make their flights.

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Belfast International Airport security firm to create up to fifty new jobs

26 Apr 2018

Airport security company, ICTS, is creating up to fifty new jobs at Belfast International Airport.

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Belfast International Airport will make ‘strongest possible case’ for APD removal

15 Mar 2018

Belfast International Airport will set out ‘the strongest possible case’ for the removal of Air Passenger Duty (APD) in its formal submission to a Government consultation that was announced today.

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Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new Manchester service

25 Jan 2018

Belfast International Airport has welcomed the decision by Ryanair to add Manchester to its list of destinations served from Northern Ireland.

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Balkan Holidays embarks on 40% expansion from Belfast International

18 Jan 2018

Strong customer demand has prompted Balkan Holidays to add 40% more seats to its schedule from Belfast International Airport to Bourgas in Bulgaria.

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Record-breaking airport sets sights on 6 million-plus passengers

5 Jan 2018

Belfast International Airport says an average of 16,000 passengers passed through Northern Ireland’s principal airport every day last year, delivering a record performance of 5.844 million.

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BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS RE-NAMED ‘WESTEROS AIRPORT’ TO CELEBRATE TV PHENOMENON GAME OF THRONES

12 Dec 2017

Over the festive season, hundreds-of-thousands of travellers heading to and from Northern Ireland will have to double-check their tickets, as Belfast International Airport is today being re-named as ‘Westeros Airport’. With 5.8 million people travelling through the airport each year, travellers during the month of December will now be greeted with a large scale ‘Welcome to Westeros’ sign on arrival. The momentous airport takeover will celebrate Northern Ireland’s involvement as a major filming location for the show and marks the Home Entertainment release of GAME OF THRONES® SEASON 7 on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK and Ireland.

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Airport scoops top Car Park Award

3 Dec 2017

Belfast International Airport has been awarded the Park Mark Safer Car Parking Award.

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Jo Malone London arrives at Belfast International Airport

1 Dec 2017

Jo Malone London announce the official opening of their new boutique in Aelia Duty Free at Belfast International Airport.

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Record Breaking Passenger Numbers At Belfast International Airport

23 Nov 2017

With 5 weeks still left until the end of the year, Belfast International have already exceeded their previous passenger record of 5,243,038 million, which was set in 2007.

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Brand new Jet2.com & Jet2holidays route from Belfast Int is a Turkish delight!

22 Nov 2017

22nd November 2017: Jet2.com & Jet2holidays has announced another new destination from Belfast International for Summer 18, with weekly flights to Dalaman in Turkey. This takes the total number of Jet2 destinations from Belfast to 23.

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Ryanair launches ‘BLACK FRIDAY’ Week-long Promotion

20 Nov 2017

7 days of massive sales on Ryanair.com

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Learning at the ‘coalface’

19 Nov 2017

Each year, we offer student placements giving those who take part practical experience of the business and how it operates.

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Jet2.com & Jet2holidays launch new winter route to Madeira

14 Nov 2017

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced their biggest ever winter season from Belfast International Airport, adding over 16,000 seats to its Winter 18/19 programme. Representing a capacity increase of more than 17% on winter 17 from Belfast, over 110,000 seats are on sale from Belfast to 11 winter sun, city and ski destinations– including a brand new winter route to Madeira (Funchal).

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BELFAST - LONDON ROUTE REINSTATED ONE MONTH EARLY

8 Nov 2017

Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (8 Nov) launched its Belfast summer 2018 schedule, with 14 routes in total including a new twice-weekly route to Malta, while its suspended Belfast-London service will be reinstated one month early (from 1st March) and will operate to/from London Stansted.

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Brexit and APD raised with Secretary of State for Transport on visit to Belfast International Airport

2 Nov 2017

Brexit, Air Passenger Duty (APD) and assistance for new long-haul airlines were items on the agenda during a visit by the Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, to Belfast International Airport today (Thurs., 2nd Nov.).

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More than 100 airport jobs on offer at Shankill Job Fair

19 Oct 2017

More than 100 jobs at Belfast International Airport will be on offer at the latest airport Job Fair, which takes place next Thursday (26th Oct), 4pm to 7pm, at The Spectrum Centre on Belfast’s Shankill Road.

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NATS offers ‘Hub and Spoke’ electronic strip solution

18 Oct 2017

NATS successfully transitioned Belfast International and Belfast City airports from paper to electronic flight strips earlier this year following a 10-month programme using new Hub and Spoke system architecture.

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The first ever self-service Emo Express fuel forecourt in Ireland opens for business at BIA

26 Sep 2017

The first ever automated Emo Express fuel forecourt in Ireland will open for business on Wednesday, September 27th at Belfast International Airport. Drivers pre-select the amount of fuel they want to buy, pay with their credit, debit or fuel card and then fill up without stepping away from their vehicles.

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Global recognition for Belfast International Airport

22 Sep 2017

The World Routes Marketing Awards, one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the aviation industry, will take place this weekend (23-25 Sept) in Barcelona.

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easyJet spring and early summer flights go on sale for Belfast

20 Sep 2017

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has put its flights for spring and early summer 2018 on sale this morning meaning that thousands of flights from Belfast are now on sale up until 24th June 2018.

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easyJet announces ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ enabling customers to buy other airlines’ flights on easyJet.com and connect easyJet flights to other airlines’ long haul services

15 Sep 2017

easyJet, Europe's leading airline, has today launched ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ - the first global airline connections service by a European low fares airline. easyJet's new booking platform will make it easy to book connecting long haul flights to North and South America and the Far East via London Gatwick- all in one single booking process.

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Airport operating profit jumps six-fold with further growth on the way

14 Sep 2017

Belfast International Airport is reporting an almost six-fold increase in operating profit on a turnover that has jumped by almost 12%.

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‘Better value’ Belfast International Airport targets Dublin in Phase Two of RoI ad campaign

11 Sep 2017

Belfast International Airport is embarking on Phase Two of a major advertising campaign aimed at attracting more passengers from the Republic of Ireland.

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Changes to Ryanair Baggage policy

6 Sep 2017

Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, today (6 Sep), as part of its “Always Getting Better” programme announced new reduced checked bag fees (and increased check-in bag sizes) to encourage more customers to check in bags and reduce the number of customers with 2 bags at the boarding gates.

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easyJet increases flights between Belfast and Geneva

1 Sep 2017

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced an increase to the frequency of its flights between Belfast and Geneva during the winter period, by adding an extra flight per week. easyJet increases flights between Belfast and Geneva

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Norwegian celebrates 15th birthday with special sale offering Belfast-USA flights from £99 one-way

29 Aug 2017

To celebrate its 15th birthday this weekend, low-cost airline Norwegian has launched a special sale giving holidaymakers the chance to bag a bargain transatlantic break, with flights from Belfast to the US costing as little as £99 one-way.

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Belfast International Airport up their game with the opening of JD Sports

24 Aug 2017

Leading Sports retailer JD is the latest addition to the retail portfolio at Belfast International Airport following on from a successful ‘pop-‘up outlet to coincide with the Euro 2016 football tournament.

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Belfast International Airport contracts NATS for ATC and engineering services

22 Aug 2017

NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic control services, has signed a nine-year contract with Belfast International Airport for the provision of air traffic control and engineering services.

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Belfast International Airport sees RoI revenue jump 250%

20 Aug 2017

Belfast International Airport is seeing a surge in the number of passengers coming from the Republic of Ireland.

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SSP to invest £2.5 million in Belfast International Airport outlets

8 Aug 2017

SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is embarking on a £2.5 million expansion at Belfast International Airport which will lead to up to seventy new full and part-time jobs.

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Airport Police get body-worn video cams

10 Jul 2017

Belfast International Airport Police officers are to start wearing body-worn video cameras from today.

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APD review ‘step in right direction’

26 Jun 2017

Belfast International Airport has said the decision between the Conservative Party and the DUP to review Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a ‘step in the right direction’.

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Belfast International set for busiest day ever

23 Jun 2017

Belfast International Airport is preparing for its busiest day ever when just under 24,000 passengers will today pass through the Terminal.

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Airport backs efforts to get rid of APD

21 Jun 2017

Belfast International Airport has given its backing to efforts to persuade the Government to modify or scrap Air Passenger Duty (APD).

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Virgin Atlantic sees first summer season flights take off in style

21 Jun 2017

Virgin Atlantic saw their first flights for the summer season take off in style this week from Belfast International Airport.

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Belfast International launches major advertising drive in Republic of Ireland

11 Jun 2017

Belfast International Airport is embarking on a major advertising campaign in the six border counties in the Republic of Ireland to persuade passengers to opt for the Northern ‘gateway’ over Dublin.

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Airport ready for 2.3 million summer rush passengers

7 Jun 2017

Belfast International Airport is expected to deal with a record 2.3 million passengers between now and the end of September.

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Virgin Atlantic announces biggest ever season from Belfast International Airport

31 May 2017

Airline will fly to Orlando from March – September. Route launched in 2015 as a weekly service over four weeks and has grown since. 2017 marks 25 years of Virgin Atlantic flying from the UK to Orlando

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Airport hits growth of over 25% in first third of year

10 May 2017

Belfast International Airport is reporting a 25.2% rise in passenger growth in the first four months of the year.

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Jet2 investment will lead to new airport jobs

26 Apr 2017

The Managing Director of Belfast International Airport, Graham Keddie, has said the decision by Jet2.com to base a fourth aircraft at the airport and expand its route network will lead to fifty new jobs.

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Airport predicts further growth during Routes Europe Belfast Forum

24 Apr 2017

Belfast International Airport is predicting further airline and passenger growth during ‘the monumentally successful’ Routes Europe Forum which is taking place in Belfast.

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Six-in-a-row record for Belfast International Airport

27 Mar 2017

Belfast International Airport has reported its sixth successive month of record passenger figures.

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Airport says report is boost for case against APD

20 Mar 2017

Belfast International airport says the report by the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Air Passenger Duty (APR) and VAT on tourism gives the campaign to do away with the passenger tax a significant boost.

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Ryanair launches Belfast Winter 2017 Schedule

9 Mar 2017

Ryanair today announced its 2017 Winter Schedule, highlighting a new route to Malta and bringing the total of number of Ryanair routes from Belfast International Airport to twelve. This sees Ryanair grows its Belfast traffic by 85%.

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Airport says Chancellor’s refusal to cut APD is ‘lost opportunity’

8 Mar 2017

Belfast International Airport says that Northern Ireland is losing over a 1,000,000 additional airline seats with the potential of creating over 750 new jobs because of the failure by the Chancellor to cut the rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD) in his Budget.

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Belfast International – London Gatwick link now UK’s busiest domestic air route

7 Mar 2017

Belfast International Airport’s Gatwick service is now the UK’s busiest domestic air route, according to figures released by the CAA.

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Norwegian decision will deliver greater connectivity to the USA

23 Feb 2017

Belfast International Airport says the decision by Norwegian Air to commence a new year-round Belfast-New York service is ‘the best possible boost for Northern Ireland.’

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100 jobs on offer at Belfast International Airport

14 Feb 2017

Companies operating at Belfast International Airport are taking part in a major Job Fair in west Belfast as they seek to fill 100 vacancies.

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Airport chalks up best ever January passenger figures

7 Feb 2017

Belfast International Airport says passenger figures for the first month of 2017 increased by 34% over the same month last year.

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easyJet flights to Birmingham now on sale

24 Jan 2017

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today (24th January) put flights on sale from Belfast to Birmingham.

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Airport growth set to continue in 2017 – Keddie

6 Jan 2017

Belfast International Airport finished the year by achieving a passenger growth rate of 17.2%.

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Our first Dreamliner ... welcome!

8 Nov 2016

Belfast International Airport has welcomed an important new visitor making its first appearance in Northern Ireland….the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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‘Abysmal’ EU decision kills off’ Northern Ireland’s New York service – Belfast International Airport

4 Nov 2016

Belfast International Airport says the ruling by the European Commission to block the funding package to protect Northern Ireland’s one and only scheduled trans-Atlantic service defies logic and is an example of ‘abysmal Brussels decision-making.’

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Airport to put APD and roads at top of Programme for Government Submission

28 Oct 2016

Belfast International Airport says it will place the removal of Air Passenger Duty (APD) and the need to invest in approach roads to the expanding airport at the heart of its Submission to the Draft Programme for Government (PfG).

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Airport achieves September record in passenger numbers

17 Oct 2016

Belfast International Airport has had its busiest September ever with record numbers of passengers using the facility.

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P&O Cruises confirm additional flight to Barbados from Belfast

12 Oct 2016

Additional flight to Barbados for Caribbean fly/cruise direct from Belfast International Airport

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100 new posts on offer at second Airport Job Fair

3 Oct 2016

Belfast International Airport is to hold a second Job Fair on Monday, 10th Oct, with up to 100 new jobs being created across a range of airport businesses.

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Belfast International Firefighters prove their ‘pulling power’ raising £4,500 for charity

3 Oct 2016

A Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Airport Fire Appliance attracted quite a bit of interest on Saturday when it was parked at Belfast City Hall, just before 16 firefighters from Belfast International Airport pulled the 30-tonne vehicle across the front of the City Hall.

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Ryanair adds new route to Girona

28 Sep 2016

Ryanair continues their expansion at Belfast International Airport - now operating 12 routes

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Airport welcomes Ryanair route expansion

28 Sep 2016

Belfast International Airport has welcomed the addition of Girona to the Ryanair list of destinations served from Northern Ireland’s main airport. The route will operate twice weekly from March, 2017

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Belfast International firefighters to test 'pulling power'

28 Sep 2016

Firefighters at Belfast International Airport will have their pulling power tested to the limit on Saturday, 1 October, at 4pm when they turn up at Belfast City Hall with one of their 30-tonne Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Airport Fire Appliance. In normal circumstances, the vehicle is powered by a 14 litre engine capable of 2 miles to the gallon.

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Airport jobs boost on the way as August overtakes July as busiest month

6 Sep 2016

A further jobs boost is being predicted at Belfast International Airport after the airport reported its best ever month for passenger growth.

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Airport welcomes Jet2 expansion

31 Aug 2016

Belfast International Airport Managing Director, Graham Keddie, has described as a ‘first-class boost’ the decision by Jet2.com to expand its Northern Ireland workforce by fifty.

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Belfast-Berlin ready for take-off

30 Aug 2016

Belfast International Airport is predicting a sizable boost for Northern Ireland tourism with the new Ryanair Berlin route which commences operations on Thursday (1st Sept.)

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Belfast International Airport records a UK first

24 Aug 2016

Hi-spec tech to help aircraft land safely in poor visibility swings into action at Belfast International Airport

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Belfast International rated in top ten for passengers with disability or reduced mobility

9 Aug 2016

Belfast International Airport has earned a place in the top ten of thirty of the UK’s busiest airports for the quality of assistance it offers to passengers with a disability or reduced mobility.

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Council gives go-ahead for £2.5 million airport forecourt and retail development

20 Jul 2016

Just weeks after Belfast International Airport returned to the top ten of UK airports, the go-ahead has been given for a new £2.5 million retail and fuel forecourt adjacent to the airport.

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Airport’s return to UK top ten is massive boost

8 Jul 2016

It’s official! Belfast International Airport is back in the top ten of UK airports.

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Jet2.com announces biggest ever winter programme from Belfast International Airport

5 Jul 2016

25% increase brings total capacity to more than 50,000 seats out of Belfast this winter

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Oasis Travel partners with Celebrity Cruises to offer new flight direct from Belfast International Airport

30 Jun 2016

As part of Regional Jet Set Sail programme Oasis Travel is offering new charter flight from Belfast International Airport in partnership with modern luxury cruise line, Celebrity Cruises. The new flight will deliver holidaymakers directly to destinations throughout Europe in summer 2017 to join Mediterranean cruises as part of Celebrity Cruises’ Regional Jet Set Sail programme.

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Airport welcomes Virgin Atlantic expansion of Orlando service for Summer 2017

22 Jun 2016

Belfast International Airport says the decision by Virgin Atlantic to double the number of flights from Northern Ireland to Orlando in June and July next year is a real vote of confidence in the local market.

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Airport warmly welcomes Minister’s call for review of APD

1 Jun 2016

Belfast International Airport has warmly welcomed support for an early review of Air Passenger Duty (APD) from the new Finance Minister, Mairtin O’Muilleoir.

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THOMSON AND FIRST CHOICE LAUNCH SUMMER 2016 FLIGHTS TO RHODES

26 May 2016

JETTING OFF ON THE RIGHT RHODE

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FUERTEVENTURA ADVENTURE BEGINS FROM BELFAST!!!

25 May 2016

Party atmosphere at BIA as Jet2.com’s and Jet2holidays’ inaugural flight to Fuerteventura takes off

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Even more winter sun for local holidaymakers

23 May 2016

- Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand 16/17 programme - MORE FLIGHTS to top Portuguese and Spanish hotspots - Year round flying to Alicante plus February half term flights to The Algarve Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are giving local customers even more opportunities to escape for some winter sun with the expansion of its 2016/17 flights and holidays programme from Belfast International Airport.

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Bella Italia! Verona set for take off!

20 May 2016

Bella Italia! Verona is the latest route to appear on the destination screens at Belfast International Airport.

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'Airport gears up for Green and White Army ‘invasion’

13 May 2016

The Green and White Army is on the march….and they’re heading our way to get to Euro 2016 in France next month.

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RYANAIR LAUNCHES NEW BELFAST ROUTES TO GDANSK, WARSAW & WROCLAW

27 Apr 2016

Further expansion from Ryanair at BFS

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Thomson and First Choice launch Summer 2017 programme

21 Apr 2016

Discover your smile in summer 2017 with Thomson and First Choice - New flights to Gran Canaria

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Travel Solutions adds extra flights for Euro 2016

15 Apr 2016

TRAVEL SOLUTIONS ADD EXTRA FLIGHTS TO MEET EURO DEMAND

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easyJet winter 2016 flights on sale

14 Apr 2016

easyJet launches Winter 2016 flights for Belfast

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Airport sees strong first quarter passenger growth

14 Apr 2016

Welcome boost in passenger figures as Belfast International Airport continues to record strong levels of growth after more than 370,000 passengers travelled through its doors during the month of March, representing an increase of 12% on the same period last year and an increase of 16% since January 2016.

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Barbados latest long haul destination

12 Apr 2016

Local travellers can now fly direct to exotic Barbados which has been added to the growing list of long haul destinations available from Belfast International Airport. P&O Cruises have announced a 14 night Fly cruise to Barbados on 3rd February 2018 on board the beautiful new ship Britannia.

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New Causeway Lounge boost for passengers at Belfast International Airport

5 Apr 2016

£250,000 investment in passenger facility

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Thomas Cook announces further long haul expansion

1 Apr 2016

Thomas Cook Airlines to fly Belfast-Cancun in S17 - Cancun joins Cuba, Las Vegas and Florida destinations

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Ryanair gets water cannon salute as it opens new Belfast base

27 Mar 2016

A water cannon salute marked the official opening of a new Ryanair base at Belfast International Airport.

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Airside airport toilets make statement of quality

26 Mar 2016

The third phase of a major toilet refurbishment programme has been completed at the airport.

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New Fund 'step in the right direction' - Keddie

24 Mar 2016

Belfast International Airport says that the announcement of a new £4 Million fund to support Air Route development in Northern Ireland over a three year period is a step in the right direction and a basis upon which to build.

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easyJet summer seat boost will lead to more airport jobs

10 Mar 2016

Belfast International Airport is gearing up for its most successful ever season with easyJet adding a further 250,000 seats to its summer 2016 schedule.

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New Ryanair Berlin and Milan routes are long-awaited breakthrough

3 Mar 2016

Belfast International Airport has said that Ryanair’s new network unveiled today will have a hugely positive impact on Northern Ireland tourism and jobs.

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Paving the way for Ryanair arrival

29 Feb 2016

Ryanair’s new Northern Ireland’s base is in the final stages of preparation at Belfast International Airport.

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Belfast International welcomes Ryanair announcement

25 Feb 2016

News that Ryanair intends to increase its frequency from four to five daily on its new Belfast International-Gatwick service is a positive development.

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Airport discarded toiletries find new ‘home’

9 Feb 2016

Thousands of discarded toiletries – shampoos, creams, deodorants, pastes and gels – left behind by passengers at Belfast International Airport are being collected and handed over to the charity, Christians Against Poverty, for distribution to people in need.

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Airport reports January surge in passenger numbers

9 Feb 2016

A surge of almost 20% in passenger numbers in January at Belfast International Airport has been described as ‘the ideal start to a most promising year’ by the airport’s Managing Director, Graham Keddie.

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Another 115 jobs on the way at Belfast International

4 Feb 2016

A further 85 full-time and 30 part-time jobs are being created by six businesses operating at Belfast International Airport.

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Airport to embark on three-hour jobs fair

2 Feb 2016

A three-hour Jobs Fair to set out the range of job opportunities now available at Belfast International Airport will take place next Monday.

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Swissport creating 100 new jobs at Belfast International

26 Jan 2016

Leading aviation ground handling services company, Swissport, is to create 100 new jobs at Belfast International Airport to deal with planned airline growth.

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Airport security company creating 40 new jobs

19 Jan 2016

Aviation security company, ICTS, is creating forty new jobs in line with the growth being achieved at Belfast International Airport.

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Airport tells Westminster Committee that NI is ‘missing a beat’

13 Jan 2016

Belfast International Airport has urged Stormont Ministers to grasp opportunities to develop direct tourism by being courageous enough to tackle Air Passenger Duty (APD).

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Airport welcomes ‘massive jobs boost’ for Northern Ireland with new Ryanair base

7 Jan 2016

Belfast International Airport says the 750 new jobs that will be created as a result of Ryanair’s decision to open a new base here is the best possible start to 2016 for Northern Ireland.

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£2.5 million airport development to create 35 new jobs

30 Nov 2015

A planning application has been submitted for a £2.5 million forecourt and retail development adjacent to Belfast International Airport.

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Car wash business is latest addition to BIA

2 Nov 2015

A new business, designed to enhance facilities at Park & Fly, has been started at Belfast International Airport.

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Belfast International gets 300,000-seat uplift

28 Oct 2015

Belfast International Airport is poised for its busiest winter ever with airlines confirming almost 300,000 additional seats to their existing schedules over the course of the season.

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Belfast International unveils new website

23 Oct 2015

Belfast International Airport has unveiled a new website packed with up-to-the-minute information and news.

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RubyBlue Vodka touches down at Belfast International Airport

22 Oct 2015

RubyBlue Vodka, produced by Hughes Craft Distillery in Northern Ireland, has been added to the products sold at the Duty Free in Belfast International Airport.

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Call to action as growth points to ‘untapped potential’

12 Oct 2015

Belfast International Airport Managing Director, Graham Keddie, has said the latest passenger growth figures should serve as a call to action by the local administration.

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Belfast International Airport celebrates 750 years of service

8 Oct 2015

It’s not many businesses today who can boast service totalling 750 years, but Belfast International Airport is one which can.

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Passenger numbers soar as airport ramps up for summer getaway

6 Jul 2015

Passenger numbers are up eight percent at Belfast International Airport as staff prepare to deal with the big holiday getaway.

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'Stop' illegal car parks

2 Jul 2015

Belfast International Airport Managing Director, Graham Keddie, is calling for illegal car parks operating near the airport to be served with 'Stop Notices'.

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easyJet powers ahead with Lyon and Lanzarote

26 Jun 2015

Belfast International Airport has welcomed the news from easyJet that it’s to add two routes to its expanding list of destinations from Northern Ireland.

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United passengers praised during stopover

21 Jun 2015

Extra staff were brought in....food outlets were opened....bottled water and blankets were distributed.... as the airport moved into response mode to deal with a diverted United flight en route from Rome to Chicago.

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Virgin Atlantic launches Belfast to Orlando flights and announces they will return in summer 2016

21 Jun 2015

Virgin Atlantic is today celebrating the first of its new summer flights between Belfast and Orlando and is delighted to announce the return of the route for next year.

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Airport wins praise from diverted passengers

21 Jun 2015

Belfast International Airport has set out the measures put in place to handle the unexpected influx of 282 passengers on board a diverted United flight from Rome to Chicago.

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Airport issues reminder on poor behaviour

12 Jun 2015

Belfast International Airport is reminding passengers they will be refused access to their flights if their behaviour is unacceptable.

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Spanish Air Traffic Control strike

9 Jun 2015

Industrial action due to take place

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Airport urgent message to Ministers: take ‘bold step’ and act on APD

19 May 2015

Dublin’s bragging has done us all a great favour!

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Let us make the most of Routes Europe 2017!

30 Apr 2015

Belfast International Airport has said the decision to bring the aviation sector’s foremost conference to Belfast in 2017 is a major boost for Northern Ireland

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Airport calls on Ministers to re-think APD

22 Apr 2015

Airport calls on Ministers to re-think APD after new report points to economic benefits

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Czech it Out – We’re Off to Rome and Prague!

2 Apr 2015

Milestone week for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays as first new routes take to the skies

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Belfast International Airport security team hit the road for Cancer Focus

2 Apr 2015

On their Bikes!

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Wizz Air inugurates new flights to Katowice

31 Mar 2015

First of two new routes

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Airport says easyJet London expansion ‘historic milestone’

31 Mar 2015

Belfast International Airport has welcomed the announcement by easyJet of a major expansion on all its Belfast-London routes

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Heave ho! Boys Brigade pull together for fundraising campaign

30 Mar 2015

200 boys from the BB Antrim Battalion attend airport fire engine pull

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Balkan Holidays adds extra weekly flight

20 Mar 2015

Balkan Holidays, www.balkanholidays.co.uk the leading tour operator to Bulgaria, has announced that it will be adding an additional weekly flight from Belfast to Bourgas, Bulgaria, this Summer.

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March Fearless Flyer course - spaces available

25 Feb 2015

Special d discount code available - BFSS10.

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FREEZIN FOR A REASON

3 Feb 2015

Almost £12,000 raised for Special Olympics Ulster

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Thomas Cook adds more Orlando flights from Belfast

23 Jan 2015

Thomas Cook Airlines has announced that it is adding another three flights to Florida for Summer 15 direct from Belfast International Airport.

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Brisk business at Holiday World

20 Jan 2015

Business was brisk at the airport stand at the Holiday World event in Belfast at the weekend.

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Jet2.com & Jet2 holidays announce Verona from BIA

13 Jan 2015

Now on sale from Belfast International Airport

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New Fashion Store Touches Down

7 Jan 2015

The shopping experience for passengers passing through Belfast International Airport has been given a boost with the opening of ‘Traveller’, a new clothing, footwear and accessory outlet.

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